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George Tacker Obituary
He first joined the US Navy and then the US Marine Corp, where he earned the Purple Heart Medal, the Korean Service Medal with one Star and the United Nations Service Medal.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patsy McKay Tacker of Odessa, children, Kay Warner, Robert Tacker & Debra Tacker, all of Odessa, step-sons, Mark & Steve McKay, brothers, Carl & Butch Tacker, both of Brady, TX, sisters, Joyce Tomlin of Odessa, Jenny Duncan of Spearsville, LA, (5) grandchildren, & (5) great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Monday, January 6, 2014, at Life Change Baptist Church, 1000 N. Texas, with Rev. Johnny Thomason officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life of Ector County.
The family extends special thanks to Dr. Sudhir Amaram, Dr. Renuka Borra, Dr. John Whitten and the amazing staff of Home Hospice.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
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January 6, 2014
You were dearly loved by many!
January 6, 2014
sorry to hear about George
Pee Wee
January 6, 2014
Patsy, I am so sorry about George. I hope you remember me, I met you and George in October at Texa Onocology, I was taking my dad from Fort Stockton to chemo and radiation trmts. George's apt was right about the same time as my dad. My dad past away Dec 22, and I have often thought of all the wonderful people I met. Praise God George and my dad are now
cancer free and eating ! love you always, Rhonda Tucker Luera. My dad
was Roy Tucker.
Linda Branum
January 6, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss of your dad.Your mom(Maxine) and dad were the most wonderful people.My prayers are with the family. Linda and Larry (Little Man) Branum
Darla Holmes
January 5, 2014
I'm gonna miss my Sunday hugs from Mr George. I'll have to give extra hugs to Ms Patsy to make up the ones for George. My prayers go out to all of you.
Jerwyn Slater
January 5, 2014
You were only in my life a short while but you left a lasting impact. I will miss you George.
Butch Tacker
January 5, 2014
I love you and will miss you uncle George...
Sarah Everage- Todman
January 4, 2014
To Debbie and family prayers to you all. Mr Tacker will be missed he was a special person from the first time I met him when Debbie and I worked together at Gibson's.
American Heart Association
January 4, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Kay Dennis
January 4, 2014
I will miss this man dearly at least I will have all the memories of fishing with him at the marina in Brady,Tx. My prayers are with the family.
Evelyn Lawson
January 4, 2014
My prayers are with the family!
Debbie Hamrick
January 4, 2014
My Sweet precious George, I will miss you here on this Earth, but can't wait till we can reunite in Heaven. I loved you just like my own Daddy. I so enjoyed every time I saw you getting my kiss on the cheek and beautiful smile you were so great at giving. I will miss you greatly.
Crystal Press
January 4, 2014
Ill miss you George! It was nice knowing you and having you in my life. I love you! your in a better place now. Enjoy it your finally home!
Jimmy DeSpain
January 3, 2014
Rest in piece George. You will be missed in Tennessee.
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