Willie Thacker

Willie Thacker, 67, of Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, departed this life on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Baptist Health in Corbin.

He was born on April 4, 1951 in Williamsburg, to the late Oakley Thacker and Opal (Carpenter) Thacker. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Naomi Rains and infant sister, Geraldine Thacker.

He is survived by his wife, Prudie Thacker of Corbin; daughter, Misty Prewitt and husband Ronnie of Corbin; three grandsons, Mark Prewitt, Christian Prewitt and Nicolas Prewitt; sisters, Othella Terrell of Georgetown, OH, Joann Siler and husband Ernie of Williamsburg, Lola Daughtery of London and Rita Walker and husband Bim of Rockholds; brothers, James Thacker and wife Judy, Paul Thacker and wife Wanda, Gary Thacker, Glen Thacker and Eddie Thacker, all of Rockholds; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.

The funeral service was held Sunday, April 29, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerome Cox officiating.

Following the service he was laid to rest in the Prewitt Family Cemetery.

Military honors were conducted by the American Legion Post #88 of Corbin.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.croleyfuneralhome.com.

Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg was in charge of the arrangements.