Marlon Tackett

Marlon Tackett obituary, Canton, GA

Marlon Tackett

Marlon Tackett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sosebee Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Marlon Tackett, age 53, passed away on August 3, 2025. Born on September 18, 1971 in Pikesville, KY.
He was a simple man who loved his family. Marlon enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing and playing horseshoes. He was also an avid knife collector.
Marlon is survived by his daughter, Marla Tackett; mother, Sylvia Termini; brothers, Todd Tackett (Tonya) and Tommy Tackett; aunts and uncles, Earlene Morrison (Pete), Curtis Akers (Dava), Nellie Little (Brent), Louise Anderson, Loretta Akers and Donna Faye Webb (Tom); as well as cousins and other beloved family and friends.
Interment services will be held at a later date in Kentucky.
Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, GA is honored to serve the family of Marlon Tackett. Sosebeefuneralhome.com 770-479-2131
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