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I went to UNC-W with Buddy he was a roommate and has a great soul. I just learned of his passing and hate we lost touch. Great loss for us all.
Brian Phillippi
March 17, 2019 | Lafayette, LA | Friend
RIP OLE FRIEND
Charles Hill
November 10, 2018 | Fuquay Varina, NC | Friend
I'm so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. He was a good person and friend. I wish his family and friends peace and comfort.
Leslie Pardue
October 06, 2018 | Burnsville, NC | Friend
I'm one of those who was late to hear the news about Buddy's passing. He was a wonderful friend and I was deeply saddened. I experienced many fond memories with Buddy, both at work (Dorothea Dix Hospital) and away from work. He was indeed a conscientious and devoted worker who centered himself, whenever he could, toward the welfare of others. Life hold many questions and offers numerous philosophies. Buddy was the type who was always willing to listen and ready to talk about almost anything....
Brad Cannady
October 04, 2018 | Garner, NC | Friend
Worked and was friends with Buddy since 2005@ Dix. He was a true humanitarian, friend and truth seeker. Loved his talks and appreciated his help. His laughter was contagious & I will miss him very much. Rest In Peace my dear friend. God bless. Jawatta thanks for being the loving spouse he so needed and deserved. May you find peace.
Pam Lechuga
September 29, 2018 | Raleigh, NC | Friend
Jawatta and family, my heart breaks for you today with all the sorrow and grief that fills your hearts. I'm sorry you must travel this road of grief, and i pray God touches your heart and sends healing, as only He can. Know that you will be remembered in prayer and special thoughts by all who loved Buddy and love you. May God's peace fill you and keep you in the days ahead.
Lilly Cook
September 25, 2018 | Selma, NC | Friend
We are so sorry for your loss. You guys are in our prayers.
Tim and Kelly Honeycutt
September 24, 2018 | Selma, NC | Friend
I am so sorry about your loss. I worked with him at UNC hospitals. He was a kind soul and fun to work with. When he found out that my son plays table tennis, he bought him two great paddles and four balls but now he did not have the opportunity to play with him. I got his last text in June wishing me speedy recovery. I am saddened that I didn't tell him that I am back to work. My prayers are with the entire family. May you rest in perfect peace Buddy.
Deka Adogu-Uzoma
September 24, 2018 | Wake Forest, NC | Coworker
Jawatta and family, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers Margaret Sullivan
margaret sullivan
September 23, 2018 | Garner, NC
Selma – Thomas Walter “Buddy” Thacker, III, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Born September 26, 1959 in Wake County he was a son of Martha Thacker of Prentiss, Maine and the late Thomas Walter Thacker II. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Veldon Ray White. A US Army veteran, he was also an alumni of UNC Wilmington, where he received a B.A. in English. He furthered is education at Wake Tech where he received his Associate degree in Nursing. Buddy worked as a registered nurse at Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC.
Surviving are wife, Jawatta White Thacker of Selma; stepson, Tristan Hollon of Selma; step daughter, Kierra White of Farmville; and brother, Barry Wayne Thacker of Prentiss, Maine; mother-in-law, Linda Lou Crandall of Washington; a devoted godmother, Sue Currin of Prentiss, Maine; sister-in-law, Dawatta Williams of Selma; and three brothers-in-law, Jeffrey White of Washington, Marcus Garner of Simpson, and Magale Crandall of CA.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2018 in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Jordan officiating.
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