Son of Fuller McIver and Marion Shuler Prickett. Mackie married (1) Jacquelyn Jones, and (2) Patricia Ann "Shan" Dozier.
MARION - Fuller McIver, (Mackie) Prickett Jr., 86, of Marion, SC died Friday, June 18, 2021 at 3:33 a.m. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 23 at 11 a.m. at West End cemetery Saint Matthews with the Reverend Dr. Thomas B. Huggins, Jr. officiating.
Mr. Prickett, husband of Patricia Dozier Haymond Williams Prickett (Shan), and the late Jacquelyn Jones Prickett was born in Saint Matthews. He was the son of the late Marion Shuler Prickett and Fuller McIver Prickett. He graduated from Saint Matthews High School in 1952 and went on to star as quarterback for the University of South Carolina where he received many honors. The most notable, being inducted into the University of South Carolina football Hall of Fame in 1995 and is remembered as the quarterback for the south in the 1956 Blue Gray Classic and in victory over national power Army.
After graduation, Mackie returned to his family's thoroughbred horse farm, where he trained and bred horses, winning many races throughout the country. Mr. Prickett was a registered pharmacist at Elloree pharmacy and later practiced at Revco/CVS pharmacy for many years. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Saint Matthews. Mr. Prickett was celebrated for his devotion to family, playful sense of humor, wonderful storytelling and practical jokes. He was equally known for his consideration for others and strong moral character.
His love of competition started at the early age of six, showing beagle dogs, where he achieved much success and appeared in My Weekly Reader. At age 11, he had become an accomplished thoroughbred jockey and enjoyed many honors and wins in this field. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Mr. Prickett was known for his love of travel, taking off at a moments notice to visit family and friends. Although confined to home later in life, his love for his family and friends never faded and he was deeply loved by all.
Mr. Prickett is survived by his wife, Shan; three sons, Fuller McIver "Keever" Prickett III (Susan) of Columbia, Dalton Shuler Prickett (Melissa) of Columbia and Philip Marion Prickett of Mount Pleasant; sister, Lillian Prickett Tanner (Edward); 9 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. - Dukes Harley Funeral Home
"The University of South Carolina is mourning the loss of Hall of Fame football player Mackie Prickett. Mr. Prickett passed away on Friday, June 18, at the age of 86.
Fuller McIver (Mackie) Prickett Jr., husband of Patricia Dozier Haymond Williams Prickett (Shan), and the late Jacquelyn Jones Prickett, was born in Saint Matthews, S.C. He was the son of the late Marion Shuler Prickett and Fuller McIver Prickett.
He graduated from Saint Matthews High School in 1952 and went on to star at quarterback for South Carolina where he received many honors, including induction into the University of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995. He compiled a 16-13 career record as the starting quarterback for the Gamecocks. He is remembered for leading the Gamecocks to three touchdowns, including a 95-yard scoring drive, in a 34-20 come-from-behind victory over national-power Army in his first varsity game. He led Carolina to a 7-3 record as a senior, including the school's first win over Duke in over 25 years. He led the 1956 team in scoring and played for the South team in the 1956 Blue-Gray all-star game.
After graduation, Mackie returned to his family's thoroughbred horse farm, where he trained and bred horses, winning many races throughout the country. He was also a registered pharmacist at Elloree pharmacy and later practiced at Revco/CVS pharmacy for many years.
Mr. Prickett is survived by his wife, Shan, three sons and daughters in law, Fuller McIver, (Keever) Prickett III and wife Susan of Columbia, Dalton Shuler Prickett (who lettered in football for Carolina in 1981) and wife Melissa of Columbia, Philip Marion Prickett of Mount Pleasant; sister Lillian Prickett Tanner and late brother-in-law Edward Tanner; One niece, Becky Tanner Glaze, (Chris) and one nephew Will Tanner, (Beth); nine grandchildren, Lauren Prickett Carter (Keith), Alexis Prickett Adams (AJ), Sarah Prickett Pate (Charles), McIver Cureton, Lucas McCain, and Austin Shuler Prickett, John Philip, Mary McIver, and Carolyn Elizabeth Prickett; two great grandchildren Charlie and Stella Pate.
A graveside service will be Wednesday, June 23 at 11 am at West End cemetery Saint Matthews with the Reverend Dr. Thomas B. Huggins, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at the First Baptist reception hall immediately following the service."
- Published at Gamecocks Online
MARION - Fuller McIver, (Mackie) Prickett Jr., 86, of Marion, SC died Friday, June 18, 2021 at 3:33 a.m. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 23 at 11 a.m. at West End cemetery Saint Matthews with the Reverend Dr. Thomas B. Huggins, Jr. officiating.
Mr. Prickett, husband of Patricia Dozier Haymond Williams Prickett (Shan), and the late Jacquelyn Jones Prickett was born in Saint Matthews. He was the son of the late Marion Shuler Prickett and Fuller McIver Prickett. He graduated from Saint Matthews High School in 1952 and went on to star as quarterback for the University of South Carolina where he received many honors. The most notable, being inducted into the University of South Carolina football Hall of Fame in 1995 and is remembered as the quarterback for the south in the 1956 Blue Gray Classic and in victory over national power Army.
After graduation, Mackie returned to his family's thoroughbred horse farm, where he trained and bred horses, winning many races throughout the country. Mr. Prickett was a registered pharmacist at Elloree pharmacy and later practiced at Revco/CVS pharmacy for many years. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Saint Matthews. Mr. Prickett was celebrated for his devotion to family, playful sense of humor, wonderful storytelling and practical jokes. He was equally known for his consideration for others and strong moral character.
His love of competition started at the early age of six, showing beagle dogs, where he achieved much success and appeared in My Weekly Reader. At age 11, he had become an accomplished thoroughbred jockey and enjoyed many honors and wins in this field. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Mr. Prickett was known for his love of travel, taking off at a moments notice to visit family and friends. Although confined to home later in life, his love for his family and friends never faded and he was deeply loved by all.
Mr. Prickett is survived by his wife, Shan; three sons, Fuller McIver "Keever" Prickett III (Susan) of Columbia, Dalton Shuler Prickett (Melissa) of Columbia and Philip Marion Prickett of Mount Pleasant; sister, Lillian Prickett Tanner (Edward); 9 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. - Dukes Harley Funeral Home
"The University of South Carolina is mourning the loss of Hall of Fame football player Mackie Prickett. Mr. Prickett passed away on Friday, June 18, at the age of 86.
Fuller McIver (Mackie) Prickett Jr., husband of Patricia Dozier Haymond Williams Prickett (Shan), and the late Jacquelyn Jones Prickett, was born in Saint Matthews, S.C. He was the son of the late Marion Shuler Prickett and Fuller McIver Prickett.
He graduated from Saint Matthews High School in 1952 and went on to star at quarterback for South Carolina where he received many honors, including induction into the University of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995. He compiled a 16-13 career record as the starting quarterback for the Gamecocks. He is remembered for leading the Gamecocks to three touchdowns, including a 95-yard scoring drive, in a 34-20 come-from-behind victory over national-power Army in his first varsity game. He led Carolina to a 7-3 record as a senior, including the school's first win over Duke in over 25 years. He led the 1956 team in scoring and played for the South team in the 1956 Blue-Gray all-star game.
After graduation, Mackie returned to his family's thoroughbred horse farm, where he trained and bred horses, winning many races throughout the country. He was also a registered pharmacist at Elloree pharmacy and later practiced at Revco/CVS pharmacy for many years.
Mr. Prickett is survived by his wife, Shan, three sons and daughters in law, Fuller McIver, (Keever) Prickett III and wife Susan of Columbia, Dalton Shuler Prickett (who lettered in football for Carolina in 1981) and wife Melissa of Columbia, Philip Marion Prickett of Mount Pleasant; sister Lillian Prickett Tanner and late brother-in-law Edward Tanner; One niece, Becky Tanner Glaze, (Chris) and one nephew Will Tanner, (Beth); nine grandchildren, Lauren Prickett Carter (Keith), Alexis Prickett Adams (AJ), Sarah Prickett Pate (Charles), McIver Cureton, Lucas McCain, and Austin Shuler Prickett, John Philip, Mary McIver, and Carolyn Elizabeth Prickett; two great grandchildren Charlie and Stella Pate.
A graveside service will be Wednesday, June 23 at 11 am at West End cemetery Saint Matthews with the Reverend Dr. Thomas B. Huggins, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at the First Baptist reception hall immediately following the service."
- Published at Gamecocks Online
Son of Fuller McIver and Marion Shuler Prickett. Mackie married (1) Jacquelyn Jones, and (2) Patricia Ann "Shan" Dozier.
MARION - Fuller McIver, (Mackie) Prickett Jr., 86, of Marion, SC died Friday, June 18, 2021 at 3:33 a.m. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 23 at 11 a.m. at West End cemetery Saint Matthews with the Reverend Dr. Thomas B. Huggins, Jr. officiating.
Mr. Prickett, husband of Patricia Dozier Haymond Williams Prickett (Shan), and the late Jacquelyn Jones Prickett was born in Saint Matthews. He was the son of the late Marion Shuler Prickett and Fuller McIver Prickett. He graduated from Saint Matthews High School in 1952 and went on to star as quarterback for the University of South Carolina where he received many honors. The most notable, being inducted into the University of South Carolina football Hall of Fame in 1995 and is remembered as the quarterback for the south in the 1956 Blue Gray Classic and in victory over national power Army.
After graduation, Mackie returned to his family's thoroughbred horse farm, where he trained and bred horses, winning many races throughout the country. Mr. Prickett was a registered pharmacist at Elloree pharmacy and later practiced at Revco/CVS pharmacy for many years. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Saint Matthews. Mr. Prickett was celebrated for his devotion to family, playful sense of humor, wonderful storytelling and practical jokes. He was equally known for his consideration for others and strong moral character.
His love of competition started at the early age of six, showing beagle dogs, where he achieved much success and appeared in My Weekly Reader. At age 11, he had become an accomplished thoroughbred jockey and enjoyed many honors and wins in this field. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Mr. Prickett was known for his love of travel, taking off at a moments notice to visit family and friends. Although confined to home later in life, his love for his family and friends never faded and he was deeply loved by all.
Mr. Prickett is survived by his wife, Shan; three sons, Fuller McIver "Keever" Prickett III (Susan) of Columbia, Dalton Shuler Prickett (Melissa) of Columbia and Philip Marion Prickett of Mount Pleasant; sister, Lillian Prickett Tanner (Edward); 9 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. - Dukes Harley Funeral Home
"The University of South Carolina is mourning the loss of Hall of Fame football player Mackie Prickett. Mr. Prickett passed away on Friday, June 18, at the age of 86.
Fuller McIver (Mackie) Prickett Jr., husband of Patricia Dozier Haymond Williams Prickett (Shan), and the late Jacquelyn Jones Prickett, was born in Saint Matthews, S.C. He was the son of the late Marion Shuler Prickett and Fuller McIver Prickett.
He graduated from Saint Matthews High School in 1952 and went on to star at quarterback for South Carolina where he received many honors, including induction into the University of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995. He compiled a 16-13 career record as the starting quarterback for the Gamecocks. He is remembered for leading the Gamecocks to three touchdowns, including a 95-yard scoring drive, in a 34-20 come-from-behind victory over national-power Army in his first varsity game. He led Carolina to a 7-3 record as a senior, including the school's first win over Duke in over 25 years. He led the 1956 team in scoring and played for the South team in the 1956 Blue-Gray all-star game.
After graduation, Mackie returned to his family's thoroughbred horse farm, where he trained and bred horses, winning many races throughout the country. He was also a registered pharmacist at Elloree pharmacy and later practiced at Revco/CVS pharmacy for many years.
Mr. Prickett is survived by his wife, Shan, three sons and daughters in law, Fuller McIver, (Keever) Prickett III and wife Susan of Columbia, Dalton Shuler Prickett (who lettered in football for Carolina in 1981) and wife Melissa of Columbia, Philip Marion Prickett of Mount Pleasant; sister Lillian Prickett Tanner and late brother-in-law Edward Tanner; One niece, Becky Tanner Glaze, (Chris) and one nephew Will Tanner, (Beth); nine grandchildren, Lauren Prickett Carter (Keith), Alexis Prickett Adams (AJ), Sarah Prickett Pate (Charles), McIver Cureton, Lucas McCain, and Austin Shuler Prickett, John Philip, Mary McIver, and Carolyn Elizabeth Prickett; two great grandchildren Charlie and Stella Pate.
A graveside service will be Wednesday, June 23 at 11 am at West End cemetery Saint Matthews with the Reverend Dr. Thomas B. Huggins, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at the First Baptist reception hall immediately following the service."
- Published at Gamecocks Online
MARION - Fuller McIver, (Mackie) Prickett Jr., 86, of Marion, SC died Friday, June 18, 2021 at 3:33 a.m. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 23 at 11 a.m. at West End cemetery Saint Matthews with the Reverend Dr. Thomas B. Huggins, Jr. officiating.
Mr. Prickett, husband of Patricia Dozier Haymond Williams Prickett (Shan), and the late Jacquelyn Jones Prickett was born in Saint Matthews. He was the son of the late Marion Shuler Prickett and Fuller McIver Prickett. He graduated from Saint Matthews High School in 1952 and went on to star as quarterback for the University of South Carolina where he received many honors. The most notable, being inducted into the University of South Carolina football Hall of Fame in 1995 and is remembered as the quarterback for the south in the 1956 Blue Gray Classic and in victory over national power Army.
After graduation, Mackie returned to his family's thoroughbred horse farm, where he trained and bred horses, winning many races throughout the country. Mr. Prickett was a registered pharmacist at Elloree pharmacy and later practiced at Revco/CVS pharmacy for many years. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Saint Matthews. Mr. Prickett was celebrated for his devotion to family, playful sense of humor, wonderful storytelling and practical jokes. He was equally known for his consideration for others and strong moral character.
His love of competition started at the early age of six, showing beagle dogs, where he achieved much success and appeared in My Weekly Reader. At age 11, he had become an accomplished thoroughbred jockey and enjoyed many honors and wins in this field. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Mr. Prickett was known for his love of travel, taking off at a moments notice to visit family and friends. Although confined to home later in life, his love for his family and friends never faded and he was deeply loved by all.
Mr. Prickett is survived by his wife, Shan; three sons, Fuller McIver "Keever" Prickett III (Susan) of Columbia, Dalton Shuler Prickett (Melissa) of Columbia and Philip Marion Prickett of Mount Pleasant; sister, Lillian Prickett Tanner (Edward); 9 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. - Dukes Harley Funeral Home
"The University of South Carolina is mourning the loss of Hall of Fame football player Mackie Prickett. Mr. Prickett passed away on Friday, June 18, at the age of 86.
Fuller McIver (Mackie) Prickett Jr., husband of Patricia Dozier Haymond Williams Prickett (Shan), and the late Jacquelyn Jones Prickett, was born in Saint Matthews, S.C. He was the son of the late Marion Shuler Prickett and Fuller McIver Prickett.
He graduated from Saint Matthews High School in 1952 and went on to star at quarterback for South Carolina where he received many honors, including induction into the University of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995. He compiled a 16-13 career record as the starting quarterback for the Gamecocks. He is remembered for leading the Gamecocks to three touchdowns, including a 95-yard scoring drive, in a 34-20 come-from-behind victory over national-power Army in his first varsity game. He led Carolina to a 7-3 record as a senior, including the school's first win over Duke in over 25 years. He led the 1956 team in scoring and played for the South team in the 1956 Blue-Gray all-star game.
After graduation, Mackie returned to his family's thoroughbred horse farm, where he trained and bred horses, winning many races throughout the country. He was also a registered pharmacist at Elloree pharmacy and later practiced at Revco/CVS pharmacy for many years.
Mr. Prickett is survived by his wife, Shan, three sons and daughters in law, Fuller McIver, (Keever) Prickett III and wife Susan of Columbia, Dalton Shuler Prickett (who lettered in football for Carolina in 1981) and wife Melissa of Columbia, Philip Marion Prickett of Mount Pleasant; sister Lillian Prickett Tanner and late brother-in-law Edward Tanner; One niece, Becky Tanner Glaze, (Chris) and one nephew Will Tanner, (Beth); nine grandchildren, Lauren Prickett Carter (Keith), Alexis Prickett Adams (AJ), Sarah Prickett Pate (Charles), McIver Cureton, Lucas McCain, and Austin Shuler Prickett, John Philip, Mary McIver, and Carolyn Elizabeth Prickett; two great grandchildren Charlie and Stella Pate.
A graveside service will be Wednesday, June 23 at 11 am at West End cemetery Saint Matthews with the Reverend Dr. Thomas B. Huggins, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at the First Baptist reception hall immediately following the service."
- Published at Gamecocks Online
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