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Jeffrey A Goodsell
Jeffrey Goodsell
March 03, 2020 | Bradford, VA | Family
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Wayne Edward Thacker
Aug 5, 1953 - Jul 21, 2019
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He was good person..and funny..He is going to be missed..R.I.P Wayne
Javon Lattimore Rucker
August 02, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | Family
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Too the family of Mr. Thacker you are in my thoughts and prayers my familys deepest condolences to you all
Shakeema Murphy
August 01, 2019 | Birmingham, AL
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Shakeema Murphy
August 01, 2019 | Birmingham, AL
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My prayers are with you and your family in your time of need no that I'm here today as well as tomorrow my love is your
Passion McConnell
August 01, 2019 | Batavia, NY | Family
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I have known Wayne from childhood. We were next door neighbors. Wayne knew everyone and remembered everyone's name and faces throughout the years. I am sad that I didn't have a chance to touch base with him over these past few years. I will always remember the great times we had together. Our first hunting trip with his dad back home. The sleep overs on the front porches, fighting off mosquitoes, playing football by Lincoln school, snow ball fights, trick and treating, birthday...
TOM VOGDES
July 27, 2019 | WELLESLEY, MA | Friend
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Tick came into my life at a very young and impressionable age... I grew up behind the house where he and his mom lived in the late 70s. I was one of the little kids who was always hanging around him, Danny, Brian (Feen), and the Lewis boys, trying to be like one of the guys (anyone who knew him then will know who I mean). They always took the time to include us and let us be a part of whatever they were doing. Good or bad... lol.
I didnt have a father, and Tick was one of the guys...
Scott Steuben
July 26, 2019 | Bradford, PA | Friend
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, Wayne was a great friend growing up with him in the good old days. May you find peace and comfort knowing he is in the arms of God. Bless you ALL.
Linda DuBois
July 26, 2019 | Limestone, NY | Friend
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Always liked Wayne --- good man.
james hoadley
July 26, 2019 | Bradford, PA | Friend
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Obituary
Wayne's Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Wayne Edward Thacker.
Wayne Edward Thacker, 65, died Saturday, July 21, at his Tempe home. Wayne was born, August 5, 1953 in Bradford Pennsylvania, to Bevly and Evelyn Thacker.
Wayne enlisted in the US Navy, in 1973, right after high school, he then went on to becoming a welder. Wayne was creative and could weld any and everything.
Wayne loved to play baseball and softball, he grew up playing ball with his older brother, John, they were actually legends growing up in Bradford PA. He later played ball is an adult for some local teams, then on to becoming a coach for his own teams. While in the Navy, Wayne played semi-pro ball with Nolan Ryan-and was a two time golden gloves boxer. His favorite team was the New York Mets !
Wayne was an outdoorsman! He loved to hunt, fish and camp!! Dragracing was another thing Wayne loved the thrill of doing!
Wayne is survived by his sister, Linda (Stanley)Lee and brother, John(Shelley) Thacker . His children, daughter, Latisha (Glenn) Colbert and son, Jeffrey Wayne (DeeDee) Thacker. His Ex wife and good friend, Pamela Thacker, His Ex wife and friend, Sharon Rowe, His grandchildren, Brandon, Glenn lll, Sierra (David), Payton, Azariah, Trentyn, Nasir, Jeffrey Wayne Jr, Jaida Lilly and Joseph Wayne and great grandson, Kaleb(the light of his life) His nephews Rick, Steve, Brian and Jason, great nephews and nieces, and his niece, Lori. As well as many many cousins and friends!
Wayne also had step kids, grandkids and great grandkids, that remain in our family!
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his second wife, Carole, his best friend, Jackson and many aunts and uncles.
Wayne's last and final wishes was not to be buried. He had a few places that he wanted to be. We will celebrate his life on August 4, the day before his 66 birthday. A special thank you to Doug at Tempe mortuary for the knowledge, the understanding and the patience of directing a family and how to say a proper goodbye and to Pamela Thacker, Wayne's first wife, mother of his children, thank you for stepping in and taking care of him.
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