Nicholas "Nicky" Anthony Mackain

Nicholas “Nicky” Anthony MacKain, age 23, of Suwanee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ March 15, 2014. He is survived by parents, Mark and Gina (Galati) MacKain, brothers, Tyler, Hunter and Austin MacKain, grandparents, Audrey Galati, Racine, WI; Alba MacKain, Maitland, FL and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Nicky began playing soccer at the age of 4 which led to a 14 year career at Atlanta Fire United Soccer Club. He was on the first US Developmental Academy Team and helped the Under-17 Boys to become a #4 nationally ranked team. He was a four year starting defender with the Georgia ODP Program and a four-year starter on the Collins Hill High School Varsity Soccer Team. Nicky helped guide his team to back-to-back State Final Championship appearances, finishing as the runner up in 2008 and winning Collins Hill’s first State Championship in 2009. Defensive MVP, Team MVP and All Gwinnett County First Team were among the honors Nick earned during his high school career. He graduated in 2009 to begin his college career at Furman University. Nicky became a 3 year starting defender playing every minute of his last two years earning First and Second Team All Southern Conference honors his last two years. Nicky graduated from Furman this past year and followed his passion to serve the Lord by working in the residency program for 12Stone Church. His goal was to become a minister and bring the word of Christ to others. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 21, 2014 at 12Stone Church - Central Campus. Visitation 11 am – 2 pm, Service 2 pm. The Nicky MacKain Memorial Fund benefiting single parent families and under privileged children has been established for those wishing to contribute. To access the Nicky MacKain Memorial Fund, go to: sports.bluesombrero.com/allinfc Click on the link for Nicky MacKain Memorial Fund.