Maxwell Lucas Magee, age 39, of Jackson, KY passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016. He was born April 11, 1977 in Lexington, KY and was the son of the late Richard Magee. He also was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Green and Dixie Rose. His paternal grandfather: A.B. Magee. Aunts: Kathy Magee Deaton and Karen Magee. Cousin: Scarlet Litteral Thomas. He is survived by his loving mother: Dana Rose Magee of Frankfort, KY. Beloved son: Ace Richard Magee of Jackson, KY. Paternal grandmother: June Magee. Step children: Blake Haddix, Ruthie Haddix, and Sophie Haddix of Jackson, KY. His wife: Sandy Noble Magee of Jackson, KY. Aunts: Anita (Phillip) Litteral of Vancleve, KY. Linda (Chris) Hill of Frankfort, KY. Uncle: Doug (Phyllis) Rose of Jackson, KY. Cousins: Jill D. Hatton, Jennifer Young, Debbie L. Napier, Mike Rose, Stefanie R. Miles; Gilbert Burchell. A host of friends. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE service will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with E.G. Clark officiating. Burial in the Jackson Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. Pallbearers: Bruce Napier, Mike Rose, Merv Combs, Ryan David Sallee, Chris Hill and Gilbert Burchell. In lieu of flowers, donations requested be made to: Ace Richard Magee Educational Trust Fund % Citizens Bank of Jackson; PO Box 770 Jackson, KY 41339. Please contribute a fond memory of MAX to be included in a Memory Book for his son ACE. (Send E-Mail: Mageedana46@gmail.com). Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

How many times have you discovered that you are actually standing in your own way? Old habits die hard. Old thinking seems entrenched. Long held fears are holding tight and opening up to new possibilities and new lines seems impossible. Here is a prayer that many people in 12 Step recovery say in the hope of having a new experience. The intention of the prayer is so simple and beautiful. It can be applied to your life. Wanting a new experience in relationship to yourself and others, a new experience of faith, any new experience of expanding our comfort zone into uncharted territory. THE SET ASIDE PRAYER
God, Please help me set aside everything I think I know about myself, My disease, the 12 steps, and especially You; So I may have an open mind and a new experience of All These Things. Please let me see the truth!