RICKEY NORMAN THACKER was born April 3, 1964 and passed away January 2, 2012 at the age of 47.

He was preceded in death by his father, W. Earl Thacker and 2 brothers, Wayland E. and Rayburn C. Thacker.

He is survived by his mother, Millicent Robinette Thacker; wife, Amanda Thacker; 1 daughter, Bridget Leanne Thacker; 1 son, Ryan Earl Thacker; 1 sister, Karen Thacker Reed and 1 brother, Randal (Sonny) Thacker; several nieces and nephews.

Toward the end of his life, Rickey faced many trials and tribulations, but remember what is said in John 16:33.

As a born again Christian and a member of Robinette Memorial Church, Rickey has overcome this world. He was loved by many and is missed every day, but he is now at peace with his Lord Jesus Christ, and soon we shall be reunited with him again. Until then, his memory will live in our hearts.

-Written by his sister, Karen Thacker Reed