Richard Charles Mack's Obituary
Richard Charles Mack, 83, of Douglasville and Villa Rica, passed away on June 18, 2026.
Born in 1942 to Joseph and Eileen Mack, Richard grew up in a large Catholic family in New York and New Jersey. His childhood was filled with cousins, adventures, and the kind of family closeness that shaped the rest of his life.
Richard had a lifelong passion for sports. He played college football at St. Mary’s of the Plains in Kansas, but his true love was always baseball. That love later became one of the great joys of his career, as he traveled with the Falcons and the Braves during his years as a Delta marketing representative. He treasured the time spent with players, the excitement of the stadiums, and the opportunity to witness so many games up close.
Richard built a long and successful career in the airline industry, navigating the mergers and transformations of several major carriers. He began with National Airlines in operations, continued with Pan American World Airways in management and sales, and ultimately retired from Delta Air Lines in the early 2000s. His colleagues remember him as steady, sharp, and endlessly personable.
Retirement did not slow him down. Richard continued his love of tinkering through his handyman business and countless projects with his dear friend, Bruce, and his brother, Chris. He delighted in collecting patches, hunting for bargains, and, perhaps most famously, teaching his grandsons how to charm others with confidence and humor.
Richard’s greatest love was his wife of more than 55 years, Diane Mack (1943–2020). Married in 1965, they traveled the world together, raised two daughters, and built a life grounded in faith, humor, and devotion. They spent many years in the Lutheran church before settling at Douglasville First United Methodist Church, where they found a spiritual home.
Richard and Diane’s love lives on through their daughters, Katy Prince (Joseph) and Nancy Workman (Samuel); his brother, Christopher Mack (Sherida); and his beloved grandchildren, Jacob Kimbel (Gabriell), Charles Workman, Chase Kimbel, Claire Kimbel, and Henry Workman.
To his grandchildren, he was not just “Gramps,” but a coach in every sense, on the field, in life, and in character. He supported the entire Upward rotation of baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and T-ball. He attended every game and practice his body would allow, cheering with pride and offering the kind of encouragement that stays with a child forever.
Richard’s later years were brightened by the companionship and friendship of Brenda Hendricks, whose presence brought joy not only to Richard, but to his entire family.
The family also extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate nursing staff at Tanner Medical Center Carrollton and to Amazing Grace Hospice for their loving care during Richard’s final days.
A Celebration of Life honoring both Richard and Diane will be held over Labor Day weekend. Details will be shared at a later time.
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