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Fred Thacker Obituary

Fred B. Thacker

Fred B. Thacker, 88, died Jan. 6, 2005, in Florida.

He was the beloved husband of Gloria S. Thacker (nee Stammer) and the late Carrie Thacker; dear father of Libby Kennedy (Michael) of Chesapeake, Va., and Corky Thacker of New Port Richey, Fla.; dear grandfather of Sean Kennedy and Kellie Chambers (Scott); beloved great-grandfather of Carrie Chambers.

The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions to your charity of choice. Interment in Marion, Ohio. Me morial services will be held at Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora St., Hudson, Ohio, on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 10:30 a.m. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT BROWN-FORWARD, 17022 CHAGRIN BLVD., TONIGHT, JAN. 21, FROM 6 TO 8. For further information and direc tions, log online to www.lega cy.com.

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

Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Jan. 16 to Jan. 21, 2005.

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