William Thacker

William served in the United States Army for 22 years. He joined in 1992 and retired in 2014 as a 1st Sergeant, affectionately still being referred to as Top by those who served with him. It was a name he answered to proudly. He never complained about his many deployments that took him far from home in dangerous and harsh conditions, which included Somalia, two tours in Korea, and two tours in Afghanistan. While in Afghanistan, William was the recipient of two Bronze Star Medals. It was a job he was most proud to have and considered it an honor to be able to serve among what he believed to be the greatest men and women he had ever met.

Billy was a was a hard worker that was looked up to and respected by many. He was a loving father and an amazing person that will be missed by all. He was “good people”.

Billy is survived by his wife, Tammy Thacker; sons, Ethan and William, and their mother Angie; parents Allie Thacker (Martha), San Juanita Pierchorowicz (David); nephews, Tommy, Jack, Mattie and Sammy Coffin; many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins and his sister Rita Thacker.

Thankfully, waiting to welcome him are his Stepfather Robert Dwyer, Grandparents Rita Martinez, and Ruth and Allie Thacker, Uncle Martin Martinez and his loving Aunt Mary and Uncle Joe Miller.

A Celebration of Life with Military Honors is being planned and details will be forthcoming.

The Thacker family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all the men and women who served with William for reaching out to us. Your service to our country is a debt that can never be repaid.