Mr. Michael Ja-Juan Mackey of 1605 Washington Street, Americus, Georgia, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary of the Antioch Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia.  The burial will follow at the Lebanon Cemetery in Plains, Georgia.

Michael Ja-Juan Mackey, age 35, of Plains, Georgia, passed away on  November 20, 2025. Michael was a talented artist who loved music, drawing, and rapping, and he was well-known for his  incredible cooking. He loved deeply, especially his dog Roc, and shared a devoted love with Miss Jessica Tatum. Michael's loyalty, humor, and creativity touched countless lives.

Surviving Loved Ones
Parents: Dorothy Mackey and Derrick (Daphne) Mann

Stepfather: Marcus Williamson

Children: Makayla Mackey, Michael Mackey Jr., Malachi Mackey, Makenlee Mackey

Godchildren: Tre'yonna Laster, Khylen Thomas

Grandparents: Leanna White, Bernice Mann, Alice (Ned) Reddick, Annie Kate Williamson

Siblings: Shakeita Mackey, Raven Mackey, Derrick Mann, Chardynae Mann, Adrian Williamson, Braxton Mann, Myia Williamson

Aunts & Uncles: Christina White, Cassandra (Eric) Monts, Geneva Waters, Laura White, Cathy (Morris) Brown, Alicia Dowdell,   Wilbert (Amanda) Brown, Natasha (Antorious) Leverette, Shameca Brown, Anthony Brown, Nicholas Brown, Jacqueline Jilbert, Jammie Wright, Emmanuel (Tamekia) Mann, Kenneth (Carolyn) Mann, Paul (Sheila) Williams, Carolyn Whitehead, Lisa Cauley, Regina Williams, Tara Carter

Great Aunts & Great Uncles: Mildred Styles, Freddie Clark, Ola Mae White, Lillie Mae Merritt, Dr. Cleveland (Fannie) Mann, William (Doris) Mann, Willie (Ruby) Mann, Ray Mann, Mattie (Alfred) Wright, Reverend Annie Brown, Eddie (Velma) Thomas, Willie (Joanne) Green, Betty (Roger) Day, Annie Ross, Patricia Clark, George Sims Sr., Ethel Franklin

Nieces & Nephews: David Stone, Timia Harris, Timya Harris,  Timothy Harris, Braydon Robbins, Kelae Mann, Kali Deriso, Javaris Deriso Jr., Jekartier Cobb, Alanna Williamson, Atticus  Williamson, Charlie Mann, Cameron Mann, Madalyn Darden, Zoey Mann, Carmello Roberts, Andreya Roberts, Zuri Bady,  Aubrianna Darden, Kiley Darden

Preceded in Death
Grandfathers: Wilbert Brown Sr., Charlie Mann, Gregory Dowdell, Johnnie B. Williamson

Great Aunt: Mary Lou Mency

Great Uncle: Willis (Shirley) Thomas Sr.

Uncles: Claude Waters, Christopher Brown, Michael Brown, Lenorris Brown, Paul Mackey

Aunts: Shakela Crouch, Angela Mackey

Cousins: Tyjerus White, Sandra Merritt, Alexandria Waters

Niece: Jade Adams

Other family: Addie Sims, Fabian Drew