Cardon K. Lackey, 80, of Waterloo, Illinois, born September 17, 1943 in East St. Louis, Illinois, died Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Cardon graduated from Cahokia Senior High School in 1961 - where he was a standout starting pitcher.  He was a lifelong pianist and organist and was an avid bowler, bowling several 300 games. He loved St. Louis Cardinals baseball and cars, however,  his greatest love is his wife Phyllis and spending time with his grandchildren, family, and dear friends,  Cardon was a giving person; even in death he gave to others as an organ donor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clair and Ella Nell Lackey, Jr.

Surviving are his wife of 58, years, Phyllis A. Lackey, nee Donham; his children, Michele (Bryan) Knickerbocker of Columbia, IL and Stephen (Kimberly) Lackey of Fenton, MO; two brothers, Rev. Ronald (Margaret) Lackey of Concord, NC and Barry (Cheryl) Lackey of Grand Blanc, MI; a brother-in-law, Dennis (Rose) Donham of Wexford, PA; and four grandchildren, Jocee (Danson) Worley of Ft. Worth, TX, Tasha (Lt. C. Wesley) Clark of Germany, Calvin Lackey and Abbott Lackey, both of Fenton, MO. He was also a dear uncle, cousin, and friend.

Condolences may be expressed online at braunfh.com.

Memorials may be made to Helping Strays of Monroe County.

Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois.  Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Larry Ridenour officiating.  Burial will be Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois.