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Allan Dirrelle HackneyPassing: December 17, 2013

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Thursday, December 19th @ 7:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, December 19th @ 3:00-7:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Friday, December 20th @ 10:30 am

MITCHELL – Allan Dirrelle Hackney, 44, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at his residence.

Born May 21, 1969, in Orange County, he was the son of Fredric D. and Linda Ruth (Tincher) Hackney.

He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1987.  Allan had been employed at Mitchell Motor Sales, Bedford Regional Medical Center, and was a DJ at WBIW Radio. He enjoyed the Brain Games, Facebook, his music, talking with friends, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

Surviving:   mother, Linda Hackney, Mitchell
                 brother, Brian Hackney, Orleans

His father and sister, Amanda Hackney, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, in the Memorial Chapel of  Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Reverend Kevin Giggy officiating. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

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61 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Wes | Bedford
    Date: March 21, 2015
    Still wish you were here. You were an amazing friend over the years and I can't wait to see you again. You are missed, Allan!
  2. Guest: Kathy and Paul Stroud | Mitchell, IN.47446
    Date: January 5, 2014
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family....God Bless!
  3. Guest: Marian Stephens | Jeffersonvile, Indiana
    Date: December 26, 2013
    I remember having Allan for reading group....even though he was a second grade student he was able to sit in with my third grade class for reading. I remember when he went to New York to be on The Who Wants to be a Millionaire show..>>I was proud!!
  4. Guest: Kevin Osborne | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: December 21, 2013
    Allan, I am gonna miss our chats as I drive home from work. You sure had many thoughts on how to improve our hometown and the cubbies. I know you are now pain free, my friend and I will visit with you again. Prayers and peace to Linda and Brian.
  5. Guest: mary callahan | mitchell, indiana
    Date: December 21, 2013
    So sorry to hear this.......Linda hold on to the good memories you have. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time
  6. Guest: Judy Stevens | Mitchell
    Date: December 21, 2013
    Linda I was so sorry to hear about Allan passing. He was such a great soul & touched so many.. Sometimes we have to pray the hardest when it is the hardest to pray..My thoughts & prayers are with you & Brian.
  7. Guest: Heidi (Buie) Chastain | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: December 20, 2013
    I will never forget Allan calling the girls basketball games. He loved to say...Amie Buuuuuuie! He was always so big hearted! He will be missed!!! Lots kf love to Lindad Hackney as well! A big virtual HUG for you!!!
  8. Guest: Tricia Hackney-Smith | Lexington, IN
    Date: December 20, 2013
    I'm so sorry for your loss Linda and Brian. You're both in my thoughts and prayers! Love you!
  9. Guest: Steven & Stephanie (Brown) Sipes | Mitchell, In47446
    Date: December 20, 2013
    Allan ~ What an amazing person you are, you always had a smile on your face. We had a lot of great times in high school, the 80's was the best!! You always helped us in girls basketball and what great fun we had. May you find peace and comfort in the arms of the angels. Linda~ We are so so sorry for your loss. Allan was the best, May God be with you at this difficult time.
  10. Guest: Robin Huber | Orleans, IN47452
    Date: December 20, 2013
    You were and are a great guy that was always the first person to jump up and help if you could if anyone you knew needed help. I remember doing kareoke with you at Joe's and jack's and just sitting out by either our house or yours and just chillin' and talking and you always seemed to be able to make things seem better before you were done talking and when my granddaughter needed diapers and I couldn;t afford to get them you were right there. Now you will be in Heaven with no more pain and watching over all the rest of us and I for one feel safer for it. You will always be loved and missed deeply.
  11. Guest: Lori Anderson | paducahky
    Date: December 20, 2013
    Memories are so many and I've been reliving remembering every day.... All the little things I'm going to miss so much.. the way we started every conversation... Allen: " hey star face! ... What's up buttercup? Me: ", not much cap'n crunch" then we both laugh... Can't believe my phone will never ring again and here that sweet voice on the other end calling me star face....Callin to check on me... And share his newest and biggest creative ideas yet!.. That sweet chuckle that always made me smile coz I could picture the look on his face His soft hands when He'd hold mine or those big hugs hello and goodbye... The little parody songs he'd sing to me on the phone and say "what do ya think star??? Gonna miss everything about him he was one of the sweetest big hearted men ive ever known ... Love you Allen ...
  12. Guest: Lori Anderson | paducahky
    Date: December 20, 2013
    chuckleries are so many and I've been reliving remembering every day.... All the little things I'm going to miss so much.. the way we started every conversation... Allen: " hey star face! ... What's up buttercup? Me: ", not much cap'n crunch" then we both laugh... Can't believe my phone will never ring again and here that sweet voice on the other end calling me star face....Callin to check on me... And share his newest and biggest creative ideas yet!.. That sweet chuckle that always made me smile coz I could picture the look on his face His soft hands when He'd hold mine or those big hugs hello and goodbye... The little parody songs he'd sing to me on the phone and say "what do ya think star??? Gonna miss everything about him he was one of the sweetest big hearted men ive ever known ... Love you Allen ...
  13. Guest: Jamie Lynn Shell | Bloomington, IN
    Date: December 19, 2013
    I will always remember your smile....it never seemed you ever had a bad day....your going to be sadly missed!
  14. Guest: Tim Richey | Indianapolis, In
    Date: December 19, 2013
    I am very sorry to hear of Allan's passing. I think about how hard Allan worked for our girls basketball teams in the 80's. He was truly one of the coaches. He was great for Mitchell Athletics. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Linda
  15. Guest: Bob Braman | Greenwood, IN
    Date: December 19, 2013
    I'm sorry to learn of Allan's passing and am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. I was fortunate enough to attend high school for two years with Allan and he was always genuine, positive, and pleasant to be around. Mitchell has lost a great citizen and ambassador. God's blessings to the family.
  16. Guest: Ward Lee Harrell | Mitchell, Indiana47446
    Date: December 19, 2013
    I worked with Allan at the Bedford Regional Medical Center a few years back and he always made me laugh, he was so funny and always jolly and happy. We will miss him so much. My heart goes out to the family, you are all in my prayers,I will miss his voice and his singing which he loved to do. Montgomery Ward is what he called me sometimes, I will miss that too.
  17. Guest: Ty Holt | Bloomington, IN
    Date: December 19, 2013
    So sorry to hear this sad news! Allan was very well liked and always had a smile for you! Hugs to Linda and Family! You will always be in our thoughts and Prayers!
  18. Guest: Lynn Carr Bradley | McCormick, SC
    Date: December 19, 2013
    Although miles are between us I am there in spirit. Let there be laughter, singing, and joy as we know Allan would want that. He will be watching and smiling from heaven. Linda and family has prayers today and always. R.I.P. Allan....forever in our hearts.
  19. Guest: Carol Conley Barber | Illinois
    Date: December 19, 2013
    Allan will be missed by many. God bless his family. He made a great manager for the volleyball team "back in the day". Always so fun to be around.
  20. Guest: Gary Keynon | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: December 19, 2013
    Thoughts and prayers are with you Linda, Brian, and family. Allan will be missed by many. May you find peace knowing memories of Allan will be forever in our hearts. RIP my friend!
  21. Guest: Jeff Chastain | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: December 19, 2013
    Linda. I am so sorry to learn of Allan's passing. I know what a passionate & devoted Christian you are. Your faith & trust in the Lord will get you through this. I'm here for you if you need me. Love you.
  22. Guest: Angie (Ball) Sneed | Texarkana, Texas
    Date: December 19, 2013
    To Allan's family: So sorry for your loss. Allen, you were a great classmate-always kind, encouraging, and accepting. Thanks for being you.
  23. Guest: Denise Taylor | MitchellIndiana
    Date: December 19, 2013
    Allan was a very awesome and great friend. I can't believe your gone. I know you can now be with your Dad and your Sister. You have wanted to meet your sister. That dream has come true. Keep a watch over your Mom. She will do good. I love you and will miss you forever.
  24. Guest: BRENDA DAVIS | MITCHELL, IN
    Date: December 19, 2013
    MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF ALLAN FAMILY BRIAN I WILL BE THINKING OF U THREW ALL OF THIS I LOVE U BUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  25. Guest: Amy L. Robertson | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: December 19, 2013
    My thoughts and prayers are with Allan's family and other loved ones. He was loved by so many in this community and I know my life will not be the same without him. He was a great man and will missed by so many...
  26. Guest: Chuck Stroud | Bloomington
    Date: December 19, 2013
    I am very sorry for the Hackney Family's loss. Alan was a very kind and friendly person. I moved to Mitchell my Junior year of high school so I only knew Alan for my last two years of school. As an athlete he was always around the fields or the courts giving us encouragement and support. Our teams were not always good (usually not), but that never kept Alan from shaking my hand wishing me luck or telling me "Good game" regardless of the outcome. He was as nice a man as you could ever meet and a person that his parents should be proud of.
  27. Guest: Becky Logan | Indianapolis
    Date: December 19, 2013
    Allan was such a sweet man. I remember setting on the the couch playing the wii with Allan. You are going to be missed by all. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love you Allan, and Linda (mom) Becky Logan
  28. Guest: Cynthia Delaney Peters | bedfordin
    Date: December 19, 2013
    Linda, I 'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know mother will be sorry to hear of this also. You will be in our prayers for a long time to come. Cynthia & Margie
  29. Guest: Shaunta (Cornwell) Dunbar | FortHoodTX
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Linda and Brian, I wasn't sure what to write, what I could write and not completely fall apart. I have so many memories of Allan that to pick just one...I just couldn't. I will miss him so much. I was so hoping to be able to see him when I got back to Indiana again. I know it's selfish of me to say, but it's just not fair. My thoughts and my prayers are with you now and always. RIP Allan....you sure will be missed.
  30. Guest: Karon C. Wingard | Zapata, TX&Bloomington, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Sorry for your loss. I always liked Allan vey much. Karon Wingard
  31. Guest: Delbert Wray | Salem, In
    Date: December 18, 2013
    What a wonderful loving guy. Allan, you will be missed.
  32. Guest: Sandi Sutherland | Mitchell, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    I am so sorry for your lost. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
  33. Guest: Rhonda Barnett
    Date: December 18, 2013
    I really enjoyed his voice. Allan was a gifted singer. We met at the Eagles at Karaoke. My prayers are with the family and friends.
  34. Guest: Nelsa King | Mitchell
    Date: December 18, 2013
    So sorry for the loss,didn't know him well,but only heard good things about him.Linda so sorry for your sorrow and pain at this time.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  35. Guest: Paula O'Brian | Mitchell
    Date: December 18, 2013
    So sorry for your loss. He was well liked and will be missed.
  36. Guest: Bob Bridge
    Date: December 18, 2013
    I remember Allan with fond thoughts. I talked to him many times the past several months and will miss those chats. He was a good-hearted guy.
  37. Guest: Brenda Zeeks McBride | Paoli, In
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. I always thought the world of Allan. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Brenda Zeeks McBride
  38. Guest: Johnny Henderson | Paoli, In
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Always have had great times with Allan and worked with him many times. He will be missed. God's comfort to Linda and the family.
  39. Guest: Tony and Debby Dobson | LebanonTennessee
    Date: December 18, 2013
    just wanted you to know how deeply saddened We were to learn of your passing. We were proud to call him our friend and We will miss him very much. We have lost one of the kindest and gentlest people we have ever had the privilege to know. To Linda and Family we are feeling your pain and sorrow at this difficult time. You have our sincere sympathy. -RIP Allan.....Debby and Tony Dobson
  40. Guest: edna shelby | orleansindiana
    Date: December 18, 2013
    I have lots of great memories of alan in school. we were in the same class. he was always in a good mood and liked to make everyone laugh. he will be dearly missed.
  41. Guest: Susie Breidenbach | Bedford, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    I met Allan at the radio station around 1989. We talked on the phone a lot and I sure will miss him. Always a smile and always tried to make me laugh. He loved radio. He loved music and was the best at music trivia. Rest in Peace, Allan. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
  42. Guest: Michelle Henderson | Lexington, Kentucky
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Allan and Linda so hard to find the words to say right now. A friend to so many.... We grew up and went to school together. You came back into my life and helped me through so much. So glad we stayed in touch. I loved hearing you do Kareokee at the festival. My love prayers and comfort go out to you Linda and the rest of the family at this trying time. Always had a laugh and smile for all no matter what you were going through. I love you All!
  43. Guest: Kathelene Wilcoxen | Mitchell.Indiana
    Date: December 18, 2013
    we grew up on the same street in Michell. He was Funny. Always made you laugh when you were down..Love ya Allan Hackney. Dear Friend. i love you Linda.
  44. Guest: Rudy W. Holt | Bedford
    Date: December 18, 2013
    i have alot of memories of allan so many its hard to pick just one all i can say is i am sorry linda allan was a joy to be around for alot of people. and will be dearly missed
  45. Guest: Beth Wilcoxen | MITCHELL
    Date: December 18, 2013
    In loving memory of my friend. I will miss the phone calls about wrestling and sports... Please know I am praying for you, Linda. Let me know what I can do to help. I have valued my friendship with Allan all these years.
  46. Guest: Brian and Kelly Lynn
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Linda, Just wanted to let you know we are so sorry to hear of Allan's passing. He was a good person, Brian knew him through school his whole life and I got to know him through facebook these past couple of years. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Love Brian and Kelly Lynn
  47. Guest: Dez | Mitchell, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    There isn't another cousin I was closer to. There will never be another best friend like you. We were doubly blessed in the relationship we've shared for years. No words can express how I feel without you. We had a hard fight, baby. Rest easy. I'll see you soon. <3 I love you, always.
  48. Guest: Pam & Joe Vanzant | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Linda, so sorry to hear of Allan's passing. He was such a nice person. Friendly to everyone, and so great on the radio. We send our thoughts and prayers.
  49. Guest: Keli Prather | Mitchell, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Allan, you were such an amazing person full of life, love and laughter and you gave the best hugs ever! I will miss you my friend. My thoughts and love are with you, Linda as well as Brian.
  50. Guest: Becky L Mayabb | SpringfieldMissouri
    Date: December 18, 2013
    So very sorry for the passing of Allan . I can remember the first time I meet him at school quite a different experience. Thank you for sharing a wonderful individual as Allan! He was a blessing to us all
  51. Guest: Tammy Roberts | Bedford, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Allan was a great guy. He will be missed. Allan touched so many lives in his 44 years here. May he rest in peace.
  52. Guest: Karen & Basil Briscoe | Mitchell, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Linda, So sorry for your loss. God will be with you all the way.
  53. Guest: Patty Vahey | WHITEHALLPA
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Dear Linda and family, I remember Allan from my work at the Mitchell Public Lib. and how fun he was to talk to, we were on Facebook a lot and we shared the same birth-day but I am 10 yrs older....he would laugh at that. God as gained another angel, too soon but an angel. With a laugh and love to all that knew him, Allan had a great laugh. I cry as I write this because Linda was a good friend to me while I was in Mitchell and my heart hurts for her. God Bless and my thoughts to you. Prayers to all.
  54. Guest: Lana Payton | MitchellIn
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Linda so sorry to hear about Allan. U and the family are in my prayers and thoughts.
  55. Guest: Dan & Paula Caudell | Mitchell, In.
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Allan's smile and laughter will be missed in our home! Will be keeping you Linda in our thoughts and prayers.
  56. Guest: Kathy (Green) Baker | LeagueCity, TX
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Linda- I am so sorry to hear of Allan's passing. He was always so positive and by far had the greatest amount of Mitchell pride of anyone. I pray that you can find some comfort in knowing how much better so many are just by having known Allan through the years. His legacy will be felt for many years into the future. Hugs, Kathy
  57. Guest: Suzie Batchelor Leatherman | Mitchell, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Linda, So sorry for your loss. I work with Brian at Paoli & was telling us about Allen's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Allen has started a new journey in a more peaceful place.
  58. Guest: Barbara Burton | Bloomington, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Sending love to you, Linda. I hope your dark days turn brighter soon. Allan was loved by many, and so are you, dear friend.
  59. Guest: Shanda Wells | Orleans, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Linda, I am so sorry. Allan was a very special person to me. I enjoyed the phone chats we had, I will miss that everyday. I know that Allan will always be with us no matter what. He will be missed terribly, but never, ever forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers always
  60. Guest: Sam Simmermaker | Columbus, IN, 47201
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Allan: I have a ball game broadcast Thursday night so I won't be stopping by. But I'm sure you understand, my friend.
  61. Guest: Holly Hardman Johnston | Franklin, IN
    Date: December 18, 2013
    Linda, I am so sorry! Allan was such a wonderful and special person. Heaven gained a precious angel today! I wont be able to make it down but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya!