Macon S. "Mack" Hanback, age 79, of Mishawaka, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2011. Mack was born June 2, 1931 in Florence, Alabama to the late John R. and Beadie Mae (Parrish) Hanback. On April 9, 1952, Mack married Robbie Jo McClain.
Robbie Jo survives, along with three sons; Macon S. "Sam" Hanback Jr. of Mishawaka, Riley (Carol) Hanback of Roswell, New Mexico, and James (Lisa) Hanback of Mishawaka. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 5 step-great grandchildren. Mack is also survived by his sister Sara Eiland of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his brother John Hanback, and his sisters Adell Smith, Rebecca Hanback, Avanell Hanback, and Docia Ingraham.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home from 2-6 pm. Funeral services will be held at Chapel Hill Funeral Home at 11:00 am Monday, May 9, 2011 with interment to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Mack served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 before his honorable discharge. He was employed for over 39 years at the Uniroyal Corporation in Mishawaka before his retirement. He had been a member of South Side General Baptist Church for 49 years as well. Mack was very family oriented and loved his grandchildren tremendously.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the building fund at the South Side General Baptist Church, 1615 S. Spring Street, Mishawaka, Indiana 46544.
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