In Loving Memory of Pink Grant Lackey and the Young Passenger
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we remember and honor the lives of Pink Grant Lackey, 78, of Lenoir, and an 11-year-old juvenile passenger, both of whom tragically lost their lives in a devastating multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 64 late Friday night, April 17, 2026.
Pink Grant Lackey lived a long life marked by experience, wisdom, and the quiet impact of years spent among family, friends, and community. At 78, he carried with him a lifetime of memories, relationships, and moments that helped shape those around him. His presence was one of familiarity and steadiness, and his loss is deeply felt by all who knew him.
Alongside him, the heartbreaking loss of a young life—full of promise, innocence, and dreams yet to be realized—adds an immeasurable weight to this tragedy. The passing of a child is a sorrow beyond words, leaving behind unanswered questions and a profound sense of what could have been.
This tragic accident has shaken the community, serving as a painful reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly it can change. Families are left grieving, loved ones are left searching for comfort, and a community mourns not one, but two precious lives taken far too soon.
As we reflect on this loss, we hold close the memories of both Pink Grant Lackey and the young passenger. Though their journeys ended in tragedy, their lives—different in years but equally meaningful—will not be forgotten.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss. May they find strength in one another, and may the memories they hold bring some measure of comfort in the days ahead.
Rest in peace. You will both be dearly missed.