Emmett Leroy Thacker's Obituary
Emmett Leroy Thacker, age 76, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on February 11, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 4, 1947, in Boonville, Missouri, to Glen and Mary Thacker. Emmett enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He married Peggy Ann Newell on September 11, 1965, in Boonville, Missouri. Emmett worked as a truck driver for most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glen Tucker; mother, Mary Brandes; and brother, Rick Thacker.
Emmett is survived by his wife, Peggy Thacker; sons, Justin Scott Thacker and wife Rachel, and Dustin Duane Thacker and wife Racheal; grandchildren, Brittany, Nathan, Isaicc, Kera, Joshua, and Tedi; great grandchildren, Bellah and Khai; sister, Vicki Berryman; and stepbrothers, Larry Brandes and Gary Brandes.
No services are planned at this time. To leave a tribute, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com. Cremation arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
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