of Clarkridge, AR
November 19, 1928 - August 18, 2013
Earl J. Thacker, age 84, of Clarkridge, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013, in Mountain Home.
He was born November 19, 1928, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Bernie Earl and Edna Florence Beaver Thacker. A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Thacker retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Staff Sergeant after more than 20 years of service. While in the Army he served as a bartender in the Officer's Club. He was also a farmer and enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.
Mr. Thacker is survived by a son: Zane (and wife Judy) Thacker: Mountain Home; two daughters: Carol (and husband Wilson) Quiles: Mountain Home; and Angel (and husband Greg) Steffey: Orlando, Florida; seven grandchildren: Tim, Jeremy, Tammy Lyn, Madison, Raven, Josh and William; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Gladys Whillock Thacker; second wife: Ruby Sutherland Thacker; brother: Edgar Thacker and his lifetime companion Nancy Jo Brodd.
Visitation will be from Noon-9:00 P.M. Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday in the Roller Chapel with Brother Tony DeWeese officiating. Interment will follow in Thacker Cemetery with military honors by the U.S. Army and a color guard provided by Ozark V.F.W. Post #3246. Memorials may be made to the Thacker Cemetery Fund, c/o First Integrity Bank.
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8 Condolence(s)
Kathy Green
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Zane, Sorry to hear of your dad passing. I only met him a few times and he was a great guy. Thinking of you during this difficult time!
Edie & Bobby Hager
Sunday, August 25, 2013
May your happy memories sustain you through this difficult time. Your dad was a wonderful loving man. I can still hear his laugh. We will all miss him. Our family will be praying for you.
Deb Weiler
Thursday, August 22, 2013
At this sad time when there is little anyone can say or do, may your family know that many understanding thoughts and prayers are there with you.
With Deepest Sympathy
Tom Nichols
Thursday, August 22, 2013
So sory to hear about your dad he was a great freind of are familie and will be truly missed
stacy haskins
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Praying for your family
May God Bless you Wison and family
Barb & Jim Lewis
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Thinking of the family in this difficult time!
Linda Sullins
Monday, August 19, 2013
Been many years,but rememberd.Bless the whole family
Peggy[Denney]Rife
Monday, August 19, 2013
Dear Thacker Family~
Thoughts and prayers to each of you at this difficult time. Peggy Rife
[Hazel Greathouse daughter]