James Tackett

James Tackett obituary, Martin, KY

James Tackett

James Tackett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hall Funeral Home - Martin on May 27, 2022.

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James Tackett, age 65, of Drift, KY, husband of Mary Hall Tackett, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was born August 28, 1956 in McDowell, KY a son of the late Luther and Georgina York Tackett. He was a retired electrician in the coal mining industry.
Along with his wife, he is survived by three sons: Kyle (Caitlyn) Tackett, Drift, KY, Brandon Carroll, Printer, KY, Tyler (Morgan) Carroll of Washington; one daughter: Victoria (Thomas) Howell, McDowell, KY; one brother: Gary (Vicky) Tackett, MArion, OH; two sisters: Carolyn Belcher, Paintsville, KY, Diana (James) Pratt, Hindman, KY; one brother-in-law: Larry Thornsberry, Martin, KY; six grandchildren: Natalie, Sophia, Ayden, Izabella "Bella", Dawson, Addilyn and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by two brothers: Bob & Earl Tackett; one sister: Artie Sue Thornsberry; one sister-in-law: Leigh Tackett and one brother-in-law: Doug Belcher.
A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the Hall Funeral Home.
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