Ronald Thomas "Tom" Thacker
(June 13, 1945 - February 15, 2010)

Ronald Thomas (Tom) Thacker, 64, of Huntington, WV, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1945, in Ironton, OH, a son of Irene Vaughn Thacker Williamson of Henlawson, WV and the late Sigel Thacker. In addition to his dad, Tom was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Lee Thacker and a sister, Patricia (Patty) Thacker Kinser. He was a 1963 graduate of Logan High School and prior to retirement was employed by Huntington Chrysler Plymouth, Logan Motor Sales and Logan Auto Parts. He attended church at Logan Church of the Nazarene and Huntington First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Martha Keyser Thacker; three daughters, Kristina (Rod) Proffitt of Logan, Tamara (Mike Hannah) Thacker and Amy (Dave) McCarty, both of Huntington; six wonderful grandchildren, Brittany Lee Thacker, Hailee Proffitt, Bradlee (Tiffanny) Furrow, Bethany Furrow, Alexis Deskins and Alex McCarty; two brothers, Sidney (Juanita) Thacker and David (Kathie) Thacker; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Audrey and Woodrow Keyser of Henlawson; and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. Most importantly he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a famous cook to all of his family and friends. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 AM Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Huntington First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Danny McSweeney and Dallas Moore officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, February 19, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington and after 9:30 AM Saturday at Huntington First Church of the Nazarene. There will also be a visitation from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday at Logan Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, WV.