Roger Thacker's Obituary
Roger Thacker Obituary
Roger Thacker, 77, of Elyria, died October 27, 2019 in his home after a one-year illness. Roger was born October 28, 1941 in Millard, KY. He was employed at General Motors Fisher Guide, Elyria then General Motors, Columbus retiring after 30 years in 1993. He was a talented musician and enjoyed blue grass music. He loved his grandchildren and spending time with all his family. Roger is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda (nee Adkins); children, Roy (Gayle) Thacker of Vermilion, Melissa Thacker and Ronnie (Stacy) Thacker both of Elyria; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ulan Thacker; mother, Ethel Thacker Ray; brother, Edsel Thacker; sisters, Vivian Kinkade and Johnine Thacker; and a great-granddaughter, Chloe Thacker. Friends will be received Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria. A funeral service will be Friday, November 1, 2019 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Reverend Kurby Perrigan officiaiting. Burial will be in Kendeigh Corners Cemetery, Amherst Township.VisitationDicken Funeral Home and Cremation ServiceThursday, October 31, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 323 Middle Ave.Elyria, OH 44035 Funeral ServiceDicken Funeral Home and Cremation ServiceFriday, November 01, 2019 11:00 AM 323 Middle Ave.Elyria, OH 44035 Graveside ServiceKendeigh Corners CemeteryFriday, November 01, 2019 Amherst Township, OH 44001
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