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Gerald Thacker Obituary
Gerald Wayne was a 1976 graduate of Gadsden High School. He attended Gadsden State Community College and Auburn University, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. Before he became disabled, he worked as a machinist and truck driver. He was an avid Alabama fan.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Newman and Marjorie Thacker and O.A. and Stella Hood; stepfather, Collins Burgess.
He is survived by mother, Jo Anne Burgess; father, Gerald H. (Carolyn) Thacker; sisters, Gloria Ann Deason and Jolie Thacker; niece, Aja Deason; nephew, Andrew Deason; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be friends and family.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bill and Maxine Smith
December 17, 2013
Jo Anne,Thinking Of And Praying For You And Your Family During This Sad Time.May The LORD Bless You And Keep You Strong.
Jack Ponder
December 17, 2013
I was sorry to hear about Gerald's passing. I knew him at GSJC in the mid 70s. He was a fun guy to hang around with. I'm sure he will be missed.
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