Mack Arthur Caley, age 79, of Warsaw, MO, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday April 17, 2024. He was born March 18, 1945, in Quincy, IL, the son of Arthur William and Leta Lucille Littleton Caley.
He was united in marriage to Jean Meier and to this union one daughter Wendy was born. He later married Dorothy Strange and to this union two daughters were born, Raquel and Leaha. On May 17, 1984, in Knox City, MO he was united in marriage to Linda Sue Huebotter and she preceded him in death on September 28, 2002.
Mack was also preceded by his parents, a great grandson Dax Kaylor, a brother James Ronald Caley and a brother-in-law Ed Vitatoe.
Surviving are three daughters Wendy (Ron) Keller of Quincy, IL, Raquel (Neil) Howe of LaBelle, MO, Leaha (Dale) Roberts of Knox City, MO, one step daughter, Lori (Kent) Strange of Knox City, MO, one sister Claudine Vitatoe of Quincy, IL, 15 grandchildren, Cassie, Tyler, Kelcy, Nicky, Kaden, Kyler, Kannon, Kaley, Mackenzie, Rylan, Justin, Kamron, Rachel, Jill and Jennah, numerous great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mack received his education in Unity Schools in Mendon, IL. He worked with his father and brother turning wrenches at the family Garage (Caley’s Garage) in Loraine, IL. Mack served as fire chief in Knox City, MO for a number of years. He also worked a number of years in the paint department at Electric Wheel.
When he moved to Warsaw, he worked at Bunch Auto Sales and later opened his own business Mack’s NASCAR Shop in downtown Warsaw and also managed Nix Horseshoe Bar.
Mack enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Anyone that knew him was aware of the storyteller he was. He had a big smile and laugh, he shared that with everyone.
Mack was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He attended many races. NASCAR was a big part of his life.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO. Officiating the services will be Pastor Paul Harvey. Burial will be in the Colony Cemetery. Musical selections will be Amazing by Rhonda Strange and When I Get Where I’m Going.
Visitation will be held 6 PM TO 8 PM - Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO.
Casket bearers will be Wade Goodson, Keith Pulse, Ronald Sayres, Dustin Hoffman, Dillon Hoffman and Dalton Hoffman. Honorary bearers will be Michael Shortino, Gary Poling, Kenny McKenzie, David Mitchell, Bill Hayes, Rusty Leftwich, Scott Hoffman, David Hatfield, Larry Hubble and Sub Bemis.
Memorials are suggested to Benton County Hospice or St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537.
