of Conway, AR
November 9, 1932 - July 14, 2025
James Lee Tackett, 93, of Conway went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2025. He was born November 9, 1932 in Quitman, Arkansas to the late James ''Jim'' Tackett and Chloe Hardy Tackett. James served in the United States Army from 1950-1953 and worked as a truck driver for various companies over the years, retiring from Roadway Express to raise cattle with his son. He was a longtime member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Greenbrier. He enjoyed camping, water skiing, going to the farm, church potlucks and spending time with family. James was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Liller ''Lil'' Tucker Tackett; son, Mike (Sharon) Tackett; two grandsons, Dustin (Jessica) Tackett and Cody (Ali) Tackett and four great-grandchildren, Lydia Tackett, Ellis Tackett, Townes Tackett and Tripp Tackett.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 18th at 11:00AM at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Visitation will begin one hour prior at the church at 10:00AM. The burial will follow services at Old Texas Cemetery in Guy, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Greenbrier, AR.
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26 Condolence(s)
Clint and Amy Tucker
Friday, July 18, 2025
Our condolences to you and your family.
Gail Russell
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Mrs. Lil, Mike ,Sharon and Family. So sorry for the loss of Mr. James .Sending love and prayers for all. 🌹
Marilyn Story
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Have known your family many years, sorry for loss! Marilyn Story
Daymon & Patsy Brewer
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
So sorry for your loss.Prayers for the family.
Brent & Angie Smithson
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Praying for the Tackett family.
Gloria & Bud Moody
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Lil we are so sorry to hear about James. Praying for you and family.
Randy Jones
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Mike and Lil, so sorry for your loss haven't seen him in a long time but got lots of memories with him at softball games and at y'all's house. God bless, Mike gonna be hard on you buddy. Hold on to your mom she will need you. Love y'all if need anything just call me. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all at this time.
Tom Harrington
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Ronnie & Carolyn Garrett
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Mike, Sharon & family so sorry to hear this. I know hearing that does not make it any easier. Cling to your precious memories and look forward to seeing him again one day. Praying for strength & comfort in the coming days.
Randy Nokes
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Ms.Lil, Mike and Families,
Prayers for your Family in this Difficult time, Mr. James was a Wonderful Man.
Bart and Melissa Castleberry
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Mike , Ms.Lil and family.
We always remember James at the softball games with his constant smile and humor. A truly fine man. God Bless.
Michael gibbs
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
So sorry for the family's loss .
Becky and John Matthews
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless your family.
William & Carolyn Ebmeyer
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
So sorry to hear of James passing. May you be comforted by the many memories you hold dear.
Your former neighbors.
Brenda Sue McClain
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Mrs. Tackett, Mike, Sharon and your families. I am so very sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheryl Norwood
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Mrs. Lil, Mike, Sharon and family my heart goes out to you. May you be surrounded by love and the peace of Jesus.
John Bruce
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss!
James will be missed.
Prayers
Monty Rowell
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Mike,
Terribly sorry to hear about your father. Lots of prayers to you and the Tackett family headed that way.
John Bruce
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss!
James will be missed.
Prayers
Jerry & Janis Robbins
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Mike & families, we are sorry for your loss; you are all in our prayers.
Debbie (Freeman) Jones
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Lil, Mike and family. So sorry for your loss. James will be missed by many. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Karen Ledbetter
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Mike so sorry to hear of your dads passing, what a great man he was. Will be praying for you, your mom and all of the Tackett family.
Leon & Shelly Carter
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Our hearts break for you all at this time of your loss. Mr. James was a fine man.
Prayer continued for you all!
Larry J. Brewer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about your loss I am praying for you Mike and your family.
Rick and Melinda Reynolds
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Lil, Mike, Sharon and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family.
James Mullenax
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Sorry for the Tackett family's loss.
Prayers for the family.
James Mullenax