Mr. Carl VanLandingham Hackney, age 59 of Lyons, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his residence after a sudden illness. Mr. Hackney was a native of Thomasville, living in Lyons the past eight years. Carl was a nursery salesman for the past 30 years and was employed at Wagon Hammock Nursery. He was a member of the Vidalia Moose Lodge #1281, where he was past prelate and currently served as Jr. Governor, and was also a member of the Coastal Plains Moose Legion #128. Carl was Presbyterian by Faith.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Laura, in 2007.

Carl is survived by his daughter, Katie Hackney of Savannah; his two brothers, Richard Hackney of Bloomingdale, and George Hackney of Quincy Fla.; his two sisters, Mary Carol McCall, and Marjorie Shaw, both of Thomasville; and his special friend, Essia Howell of Tarrytown. Seven nephews and one niece also survive.

Memorial services for Carl will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel at 2 PM with Pastor Matt Stout officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 1 PM.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vidalia Moose Lodge #1281, P.O. BOX 554, Vidalia, GA 30475

Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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