Lorance D. "Larry" Mackey, 91, of Farley, Iowa formerly of Eldora, IA, passed away, Friday, February 21, 2020 at River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Larry may call from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2020 at the funeral home.

Services for Larry will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2020 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller Presiding. Burial will be held in Olin Cemetery in Olin, Iowa.

He was born August 22, 1928 in Olin, Iowa son of Howard and Leona (Rohwedder) Mackey. He graduated from Olin Community High School.  On April 3, 1948 in Kahoka, MO, he was united in marriage to Vivian Guilford.  She preceded him in death on April 24, 2006.  Larry was employed at Simon's Trucking and Lund Manufacturing.

Larry was an avid card and game player. He enjoyed traveling, stock car races and family time.  Larry was the kind of guy that never met a stranger.  His great grandchildren called him "Grandpa Mac N Cheese."

He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish in Farley, Iowa. Larry was also a member of the Iowa Feed & Grain Association.

He is survived by four children, Diana (Andy) Dettinger of Lodi, WI, David (Gil) Mackey of Palm Springs, CA, Jerry (Marnee) Mackey of Cedar Rapids, IA and Randy (Keri) Mackey of Farley, IA; special friend, Nancy Link-Dolphin of Farley, IA; four grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; one brother, Lyle (Lorraine) Mackey of Mason City, IA; sister-in-law, Barb Mackey of Marion, IA; and one brother-in-law, Russell (Marlys) Guilford of Arlington, Heights, IL.

He is also preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, David L. Mackey in infancy; one grandson, Gary Morris; one brother, Don Mackey; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Verda Remington; sister and brother-in-law, Delores (Dick) Cullen.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in memory of Lorance D. Mackey.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com