The son of Murphy and Gracie Tackett, he was born on July 19, 1930 in Wales, Kentucky. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox Company in Barberton after 42 years of service and was a member of Boiler Makers Union #900. After retiring from B&W he enjoyed working part-time at Orlo Auto Parts in Barberton for 10 years.
Preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Eulah Dean, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elva Jane ``Janie'; daughter, Brenda (Don) Robinson of Barberton; sons, Gregory (Marge) Tackett of Barberton and Roger (Carol) Tackett of Norton; grandchildren, Brad (Trish) Tackett of Lawrence Twp., Barbara (Rob) Booth of Bethlehem Twp., Crystal (Derek) Eller of Lake Twp., John Robinson of Barberton; great-grandchildren of which he especially enjoyed, Taylor and Austin Booth, Chase and Cody Tackett, Morganne and Jarrett Eller. He is also survived by his brothers, Foster (Shelba) and Danny Tackett; sister, Anna Mae Tackett; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The son of Murphy and Gracie Tackett, he was born on July 19, 1930 in Wales, Kentucky. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox Company in Barberton after 42 years of service and was a member of Boiler Makers Union #900. After retiring from B&W he enjoyed working part-time at Orlo Auto Parts in Barberton for 10 years.
Preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Eulah Dean, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elva Jane ``Janie'; daughter, Brenda (Don) Robinson of Barberton; sons, Gregory (Marge) Tackett of Barberton and Roger (Carol) Tackett of Norton; grandchildren, Brad (Trish) Tackett of Lawrence Twp., Barbara (Rob) Booth of Bethlehem Twp., Crystal (Derek) Eller of Lake Twp., John Robinson of Barberton; great-grandchildren of which he especially enjoyed, Taylor and Austin Booth, Chase and Cody Tackett, Morganne and Jarrett Eller. He is also survived by his brothers, Foster (Shelba) and Danny Tackett; sister, Anna Mae Tackett; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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