Charles Ricky Thacker

Charles Ricky Thacker, 61, of Parrottsville, entered his heavenly home August 15, 2020 following a short illness.

He was born September 25, 1958 to the late Charles Thacker and Linnie (Lou) Thacker. Ricky never met a stranger and he brought joy to everyone he met.

Ricky attended Browns Chapel Church in Parrottsville where he loved everyone and was loved by all.

He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law: Kenneth and Pam Thacker; a sister: Pat Hall of Kingsport; niece: Leslie Saervold and Aniello Buonochore; nephew: Jeff Hall; great nephews: Josh Hall, Charles Stach and wife Arianni; and great-great niece: Natalia; as well as cousins: Juanita McCray and Chris Taylor; and others.

Ricky is also survived by his loving caregivers: Joanne Chirigotis and family, Diana Britt and family, and Gayle Laws and family and special friend: Carol Ann Gray.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to Greene County Skills employees especially: Reagan and Pryia and Dawn of Hope Johnson City and to Amedysis Hospice.

In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Bill Hall.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

Following the visitation, the family will process to GreeneLawn Memory Gardens for the graveside service at 1 pm with Rev. Randall Frisbee and Rev. Kalum Hensley officiating.

Pallbearers are Richard Hensley, Nolan Hensley, David Bailey and Rev. Nick Bailey.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: God’s Word Ministry, c/o Sam Stiltner, 1225 Barren Valley Road, Chuckey, TN 37641 or to Voice of Hope DC Awakening, P. O. Box 5092, Kingsport, TN 37663.