Ralph Thacker

Ralph Wilton Thacker, age 81 of Tarrant, AL passed away on March 11, 2013. He was a member of Rock-First United Methodist Church where he served as Treasurer and on the Board of Trustees. He was honored to have served our country as a member of the United States Air Force and retired from ACIPCO with over 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Shirley Kite Thacker; daughter Teresa Thacker McElroy (Sam); son, Timothy Ralph Thacker (Kim); sister, Sue Brackin; brothers, Norman and Wayne Thacker; grandchildren, Anthony McElroy (Missy), Garrett McElroy (Leah), Alex Thacker, Elizabeth Thacker, Andrew Thacker; great granddaughter, Lacey Ruth McElroy; one great grandson, Brody Thacker McElroy, due to arrive in July; godchildren, Traci Fields Ross, Kristi Williamson Barber and Brent Williamson. His was a life of service to others through his gift of "fixing things" for the church, neighbors, widows or anyone in need. Services will be on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Rev. Patrick Turner and Rev. Frank Sims will be officiating over the services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.