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James Thacker Obituary

JAMES ANTHONY THACKER, 54, of Ransom, KY passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The son of Lafie Thacker of Sidney, KY, and the late Sylvia Church Thacker. James was a former electrician at Sidney Coal. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 6-9 p.m. at Big Creek Freewill Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m., on Tuesday. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Thacker family. Online condolences at rerogers.com.

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Published by The Wayne County News on Sep. 3, 2025.

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Chrissy Owens

September 2, 2025

Prayers for Angie and all his family during this time and days ahead, he was a good person and always made sure you was welcome when we visited.

Brian Columbia

August 28, 2025

James always listened to you and never got mad and he had your back if he liked you and if he didn't well I met James about 40 years ago and we were friends right off and he was like a brother to me and I he had my back and I had his and I never thought this and he was that sick and God has him now and I will see you again my friend ❤

Debbie Church

August 27, 2025

So sorry to hear this, From the moment I entered this family James was the nicest person I had met, such a sweet kind soul from the start, prayers abd heartfelt thoughts for Angie and the entire family, may God carry you down through the days to come and may you find comfort and peace, we love you all, signed Debbie and number

Donald Pinson

August 27, 2025

Prayers for the family and friends!

Helena Elswick

August 27, 2025

So sorry for your loss. My Prayers are with the family and friends

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Sep

2

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Big Creek Freewill Baptist Church

1983 N Big Creek Road, Belfry, KY 41514

Sep

2

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Big Creek Freewill Baptist Church

1983 N Big Creek Road, Belfry, KY 41514

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25062 US HWY 119, Belfry, KY 41514

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