Fred P. Thacker, Jr.'s Obituary
Fred P. Thacker, Jr. 49, of Decatur, died on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005 in St. Mary's Hospital.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be 10 a.m. Tues. Aug. 30, 2005 in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Mon. Aug. 29, 2005 in the funeral home. Burial will be in Helton Cemetery, Middlesworth.
Fred was born on May 6, 1956 in Decatur the son of Fred P. and Isabelle Clucas Thacker, Sr. He was employed with St. Mary's Hospital for 17 yrs. as a mechanic in Facility Services. Fred was a member of the Lutheran faith, VFW, American Legion, A.B.A.T.E., Effingham Harley Owners Group and a U.S. Army veteran; but most of all Fred like to throw darts and ride his Harley.
Surviving is his son, Fred P. Thacker, III of Decatur; daughter, Danielle Thacker of Mattoon; sisters: Vicki Merle Williams of Custer Park, IL; Lana Merl Cline and Debbie Mark Louthan all of Mattoon; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends
Fred was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew
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