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William Lynn Thackston

1938 - 2017

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

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Rees Funeral Home

195 N Peachtree St.

Lincolnton, Georgia

William Thackston Obituary

Mr. William Lynn Thackston, 78, beloved husband of Keats Thackston for almost 53 years, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, March 4th at 11:00 at Goshen Baptist Church in Lincoln County with Rev. Robert Adams officiating.

Lynn and Keats lived in Virginia for most of their lives before retiring in Lincoln County, GA in 1996 because they loved the area. Before moving to Evans, GA in 2012, he had been a Deacon at Goshen Baptist Church and taught an Adult Sunday School Class. He had also been a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite.

He is survived by his wife Keats V. Thackston of Evans, GA; his son David W. Dettor and his wife Jennifer of Mount Airy, MD; his daughter Jennifer L. Wilson of Evans, GA; 4 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 1 great grandson.

Memorials may be made to Goshen Baptist Church, P.O. Box 716, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

You may sign the family's online guestbook at: www.reesfh.com.

Rees Funeral Home, 195 N. Peachtree Street, Lincolnton, GA. 706-359-3222 is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 28, 2017.

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Barbara Cummings

February 26, 2017

I am so sorry and saddened by your passing.So many great memories of you and Keats and the East Lee Road gang. I also have fond memories of our time we spent together when you and Keats came to visit me in Florida. I will remember all the laughs we had and the fun time we had. Rest in peace my friend. My prayers are with your family.

janice teufel

February 25, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Lynn was a good friend and I'm so glad we were able to visit together last year.

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