Felon Thacker, age 85, of Gallipolis, died Friday May 3, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center. Born May 26, 1927 in Pikeville, KY. He was the son of the late Taulby and Rosie Coleman Thacker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a grandson, Gregory Nathaniel Thacker, by brothers and sisters, Tilden Thacker, Hattie Golf and Eloise Thacker.
Felon was a retired gas driller. He greatly enjoyed farming and spending time with his family and friends. A United States Army Veteran, Felon served in the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Lola Bevins Thacker, 8 children, Garrett (Betty) Thacker of Columbus, Paul (Shirley) Thacker of Thurman, Rita (Herb) Smith of Gallipolis, Greg (Paula) Thacker of Florida, Steve (Tammy) Thacker of Gallipolis, Brian Thacker of Gallipolis, Marsha (Danny) Sands of Gallipolis, and Melissa (Bill) O'Neil of Vermont. 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Brothers and sisters, Ireland Thacker of Kentucky, Preston Thacker of South Carolina, Lucy Thacker of Gallipolis, Lizzie Thacker of Kentucky, Goldie Cantrell of Kentucky and Dovie Simmons of Kentucky. Also surviving is a sister in law, Ruth Thacker of Kentucky and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Tuesday May 7, 2013 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Mike Lynn officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:30 until the time of service.
Military Funeral Honors will be presented by the Gallia County veterans Funeral Detail.
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