James Earl Tackett

James Earl Tackett, age 66 of Hickory Valley, passed away at his home on Thursday morning, November 12, 2015.
James born Wednesday, February 23, 1949, to Herschel Tackett and Ocie Foust in McNairy County. He was married to Marilyn Tackett on March 6, 1970. Mr. Tackett spent 45 years as a mechanic working for Gulf Oil, Exxon Oil, Mike Jeter, and Howell & Sons. James was a member of the baptist church. He loved Nascar, Law & Order, crossword puzzles, No. 48 Jimmie Johnson, and most of all, his grandchildren. He resided in Hickory Valley since 1970.
Mr. James is survived by his wife, Marilyn Tackett of Hickory Valley; a daughter, April Tackett of Middleton; a son, Lynn Tackett(Laurie) of Hickory Valley; two sisters, Barbara Sanders of Huntington Beach, CA, and Millie Beacham of Memphis, TN; three grandchildren: Matthew Tackett, Mitchell Kirby, and Ashley Dacus; and one great-grandchild, Makenzie Dacus.

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