Charles Wayne Thacker

He is preceded in death by his father Jerry Thacker and mother Lillian hunt Thacker. Two sisters and six brothers. Daughter-in-law Vanessa Thacker. Two great grandsons Hunter Thacker, and Maeson Roach. A great great granddaughter Raelynn Ewers.

He will be greatly missed by the love of his life for 65 years Blanche "Alene" Thacker. His sons Michael, Ronnie, and Chris Thacker. His daughter Judy and husband Gary Morris.

The light of his life were his grandchildren. Amy Ewers (Nakia) Chad Thacker (Stephanie) Katie Thacker (Charlie) Matt Roach (Amanda) Heather Batten (Levi) Hillary Johanson (Ben) Derek, Daniel, Jenna, and Hailey Thacker. Willie Morris. Jerry Thacker (Sarah) Monica Holsapple (Stevie) Teresa Estes, and all extended grandchildren. He has 29 great-grandchildren who brought him so much joy. Two special nieces Cindy Thacker and Jean Hammock.

With decades of hard work under his belt he worked closely with a family special to his heart on Whippoorwill farm off of Ridge Rd, in Free Union for 45 years. Meanwhile working night shift driving for Wilson trucking for 33 years.

Charles was truly a simple man of strength, integrity, and endless devotion to the ones he loved. He was a kind and gentle man. To know him was to love him. Most knew him as "Papa's" a special name given to him by his granddaughter Amy.

Papa's legacy lives on not only by the hearts he helped shape, but by the lives he's so deeply touched. He opened his heart and his home to so many of us. The love he shared is how he will be remembered.

He taught us life's most valuable lessons - to work hard, love fully, and live with integrity. We will carry that wisdom in our hearts forever.

We lost the very best! We miss all of the silly moments, the fun jokes, and the laughter. We will never forget all the love he shared or how he had to walk to school, uphill both ways.

- We love and miss you Papas -