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Keith Edward Tackett, 54, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2019. He was born in Akron on December 18, 1964.
Keith served 26 years as a dedicated dock worker for UPS Freight. Keith was a loving and compassionate husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed gardening and loved sports, especially Baseball and Basketball. He spent many years coaching his sons and groomed them into men. Keith loved for nothing more than to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He also coached many youth teams and touched so many lives as he was a past Coventry Little League President.
Keith raised a diehard University of Kentucky Wildcat family. He was a friend to any and every one that he met. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nicole Tackett; Mother, Lena Guysinger; and Grandmother, Dorothy Billiter.
He is survived and his legacy cemented by his sons, Ryan (Kristina) Tackett, Brandon (Rachel) Tackett, and Alex (Rhianna) Tackett; His first Wife and dearest love, Bobbie Morgan; Joyce Forte (mother of Brandon and Alex); Father, Matthew (Pam) Tackett; Sister, Marcia (Ed) Stalnaker; Nieces, Heather (Mario) Dixon and Heidi Genevish; His Amazing grandchildren, Andre Ramos, Natasha Morgan, Christian Tackett, Lucas Tackett, and Abigail Tackett; His Uncle, Larry (Kathy) Billiter; Aunt, Mary Elizabeth Riddle, and many other Family and Friends.
Family and Friends may visit on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from 5 to 8 p. .at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. Visitation will also be held at the funeral home on Thursday, from 10 to 11 a.m. with funeral to follow officiated at 11 a.m. by Reverend William Morgan. Keith will be laid to rest on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Compton Family Cemetery in Pikeville, Ky. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com.
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Dave & Kathy
July 24, 2019
Keith, You will be greatly missed by your fellow employees, you got along well with all and sure knew how to load and move freight. Would help others whenever possible. You will be missed. Rest easy our friend.
Kevin Mahon
July 24, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Keith was a hard worker and fun to be around. My deepest sympathy goes out to all his loved ones.
David Grimm
July 24, 2019
My deepest sympathy in your loss. I worked with Keith for many years. He will be greatly missed by all.
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Mary Wagner
July 23, 2019
You were such an amazing man....me and John will never forget you...ty for always being there when we needed you....we will always remember the good times and your smile!!!Mary Wagner and john Skeens
Douglas Still
July 23, 2019
Keith my friend May you forever walk hand in hand with our Lord. For those of us who know you , We have been truly bless for it. Doug... RIP MY BRO.
Lynn Floreani
July 22, 2019
So very sorry for the family loss may you Rest In Peace now
Judy Bower
July 22, 2019
Bobbie, my Heart goes out to you with prayers to help you thru this. Keith is in Gods hands and he is resting in peace now. Walking streets of gold. Missed but not forgotten
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
July 21, 2019
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