Billy E Tackett

Billy E. Tackett, 89, went to his home in Heaven on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Billy was born on August 22, 1931, in Olive Hill, KY to Wayne and Ruthbelle (Stevens) Tackett. He shared 57 years of marriage to Carol (Jones) Tackett. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He leaves behind one daughter, Debra Adkins of Clearwater, Florida; two brothers, Stanley (Robin) Tackett of Dresdan, Ohio and Daniel Tackett and Judy of Morehead, Kentucky; three sisters, Theresa (Monroe) Craig of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Janet Ham and Gary of Grahn, Kentucky, and Pam Mays of Mansfield; nine grandchildren, April, Billie, Aaron, Kim, Jesse, Mike, Kristin, Kelly, and Jamie; nine great-grandchildren, Brianna, Marleigh, Whitley, Kierra, Gracie, and Tensley, Dylan, Deegan, Tucker;  nine great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews, including special nephew, Randy Tackett.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Billy Ray Tackett and David Tackett; grandson, Neil Tackett; two brothers, Manuel and Donnie; and three sisters, Freda, Phyllis Joy, and Barbara Allen.

Calling hours will be from 1:30 to 3:30 on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Werner Gompf Funeral Services, ltd, 1106 Park Ave. East, Mansfield. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Monroe Craig officiating. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Springmill Cemetery.

Online condolences at www.wernergompf.com

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