Bobby L. Thacker

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Bobby L. Thacker, 87, passed away Friday January 1, 2016 at Gentle Care Nursing Home in Vincennes, IN.

 

He was born January 3, 1928 in Lawrence County, IL the son of Elmer and Anna (Baker) Thacker. On June 29, 1946 he married Shirley Wolfe. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2012.

 

Bobby was a farmer. He also worked for B & O Railroad for 30 plus years. He was a member of the ELKS. He enjoyed gardening, and camping in his later years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

 

Surviving are a son: David Thacker and his wife Cynthia of Vincennes, IN, two daughters: Linda Allman of Vincennes, IN,  Deborah Janssen and her husband David of Crawfordsville, IN,  a sister: Mildred Fornshell of Port Orange, FL, seven grandchildren: Ryan Thacker and his wife Stacey, Chance Kolarick and his wife Kelli, Mandi Kolarick, Melissa Graybill and her husband Eric, Emily Miller, Whitney Camp and husband Wesley, Ashley Swartzendruber and her husband Jordan, 16 great-grandchildren: Lola Graybill,  Alex Reeves, Cody Miller, Jacob and Ayden Thacker, Reyce Kolarick, Sydney Davids, Seth Davids, Sierra Davids, Skyla Davids, Halen Kolarick, Cadence Kolarick, Jolie Kolarick, William Camp, Wrylan Camp, Elodie Swartzendruber and best friend and loyal companion: Jimmy Jet.

 

Along with his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by an infant son: Jerry Thacker, grandson: Jason Reeves, and two brothers: Lowell and Chester Thacker.

 

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00am CST at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, IL. Visitation is from 10:00am until the service hour of 11:00am CST. Burial is at the Waggoner Cemetery in Chauncey, IL.

Memorials may be made to Muscular Dystrophy.