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David Thacker Obituary
David was a decorated United States Marine Corps Sergeant, who proudly served in the Vietnam War receiving Bronze Star with Valor, a presidential Unit Citation Medal, and a Purple Heart. He continued his service with the Norfolk Police Department, retiring after 37 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 34 years, Linda Ballard Thacker; his daughter, Deanna Lane (Christopher); step-sons, Michael Todd Herrell (Angel), Shane Herrell (Robin), and Kevin Herrell (Andrea); 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; along with extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. The funeral will be held at Coastal Virginia Church on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. with burial following at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial State Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at:
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Keith Swinehart
November 17, 2020
I met Dave back in 79 he worked part time at my fathers Marina on
Pretty Lake ave.
Great Policeman always enjoyed talking and learning from him.
God Bless the Thacker family.
Tiger Webber Sr.
September 13, 2019
One of the best officers I ever worked with may Dave rest in peace.
Diane Gray
September 11, 2019
While I did not know Mr. Thacker, his name stood out in the newspaper obituaries because I have Thacker ancestry. Upon reading the obit, it touched my heart because my husband was in the Marines and served in Vietnam, later dying from sarcoma caused by Agent Orange exposure at the same age as Mr. Thacker was when he passed. I just wanted to express my condolences and thank him for his service to our country and for his community service working for the Norfolk Police. Semper fi.
Bobby & Lynn Jolley
September 11, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this time. Bobby grew up and went to school with David, I got to know him after high school while he worked at Bogue's Service Center when I worked next door at the dental office. Many years have passed but we will always remember him. He fought a good fight and will be greatly missed,
Shirley & Steve Olha
September 11, 2019
Love and prayers to all of the family during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort, now and in the days to come. Much love, The Olhas
Martha Raiss
September 11, 2019
Dave was one of the first police officers I got to know well when I joined the City in 1990 and when we subsequently started the PACE initiative. He was so often my "go-to" person when I needed information or guidance - under that gruff exterior was a kind-hearted, caring, and totally decent man. The world has lost a true treasure.
My condolences to the family.
Marty Raiss
RJ McCabe
September 10, 2019
Rest in Peace Dave. Good policeman, field training officer and a better person with a huge heart. Your watch is over now enjoy heaven.
Linda Freeman
September 10, 2019
You will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family. May God keep you thru this time. Trust him and he will see you thru.
September 10, 2019
Semper Fi Marine, Rip.
Ronald Harshe
September 10, 2019
To the Thacker family you have my sincere condolences for the loss of David. I knew David thru Junior high and High school and worked with his wife Linda at NEHC. May my Vietnam brother R.I.P. Ron Harshe
September 9, 2019
My condolences to the the Thacker family during this difficult time.
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