Celebrating the life of
Elton S. Thacker
April 30, 1914 - May 01, 2010
Savannah- Elton Thacker, 96, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2010 at ST. Joseph's Hospital.
Mr. Thacker was a life-long resident of Savannah. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. For ten years, he worked for Coastline Railroad before starting his career with APCOA. As District Manager for the southeast, he managed parking services for the C&S Parking Deck at Liberty and Whitaker and the Savannah Municipal Airport at Travis Field. He was a member of the 1st Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, American Legion, Post 184 and the Chatham Artillery. For over fifty years, he was a member of Calvary in Savannah, where he also worked as an unofficial employee of the Calvary Day Care. Mr. Thacker loved his family and especially enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie & Vinnie Thacker; brothers, Willie, Walter and Fleming, and sisters, Gladys Simpson and Estelle Olszewski.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-six years, Wilma Thacker; daughters, Sandy Reed Jimmy, Debbie Laing Jody; son, Jimmy Thacker Ruth; grandsons, Kevin Amanda Reed, Jason Carla Reed, granddaughters, Jennifer Tim Copeland, and Julie Laing, and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Calvary in Savannah.
Burial: Hillcrest Abbey West.
Mrs. Thacker, I just wanted to send you my love and let you know that Mr. Thacker will always be remembered in my heart. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Wendy M. Lightfoot, Maggie Valley, NC
Dear Mrs. Thacker, Sandy and Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of your wonderful family. Mr. Thacker was a wonderful man. May God bless your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
- Cindy Harris Whalen, Savannah, GA
MRS THACKER I WAS SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT MR THACKER OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
- DORSEY FORDHAM, SAVANNAH, GA
I remember Mr. Thacker at Calvary 25-30 years ago when I was a young boy. I sincerely hope the family the best during this time. To Mrs. Thacker: I know your husband was a very lucky man, as you always took great care of us. The very best to you.
- Eddie Joslyn, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Thacker, Sandy and Debbie. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you on your loss. Mr. Thacker was right there with you helping to take such great care of my children in daycare. He was such a wonderful person and he will be missed. You will all stay in my prayers. Nora Joslyn
- Nora Joslyn, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Thacker, Sandy & Debbie -- my memories of Mr. Thacker and all of you go back 30+ years, including last summer when my grandson attended the summer camp! I remember Mr. Thacker being at Calvary. He was always such a warm and caring person, as all of you are. Lessons learned in daycare through your love and guidance have had far-reaching effects upon all of us. My heart is with you during this sad time and you will be in my prayers.
- Debbie Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE SUE POSEY
- SUE POSEY, Fitzgerald,, GA
What a wonderful person...what a wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Elyse Weeks, Savannah, GA
I remember Mr. Thacker as being a wonderful man. He invited my family and me to board a ship at Hilton Head; could not accomplished. For the past 2 years, we used to sit at the Biodex machines, one machine next to the other, and chat for hours, in the Wellbeing Center. He was an extraordinary friend. I really miss him. He is resting in peace!
- Mariela R. Sainz, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. In Christ's love, John, Bev, and Scott Gladin Anthony and Gail Rogers Kevin, Erin, and Max Yackel
- Bev Gladin, Richmond Hill, GA
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Thacker's passing. He was such a sweet and kind man. I always enjoyed talking with him when he was in the daycare building 'hanging out'. We will be praying for all of you. In Christian Love, Stan, Melissa and Sarah Bond
- Melissa Bond, Savannah, GA
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Diane Padgett, Ellabell, GA
Mrs. Thacker, I just wanted to send you my love and let you know that Mr. Thacker will always be remembered in my heart. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Wendy M. Lightfoot, Maggie Valley, NC
Dear Mrs. Thacker, Sandy and Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of your wonderful family. Mr. Thacker was a wonderful man. May God bless your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
- Cindy Harris Whalen, Savannah, GA
MRS THACKER I WAS SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT MR THACKER OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
- DORSEY FORDHAM, SAVANNAH, GA
I remember Mr. Thacker at Calvary 25-30 years ago when I was a young boy. I sincerely hope the family the best during this time. To Mrs. Thacker: I know your husband was a very lucky man, as you always took great care of us. The very best to you.
- Eddie Joslyn, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Thacker, Sandy and Debbie. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you on your loss. Mr. Thacker was right there with you helping to take such great care of my children in daycare. He was such a wonderful person and he will be missed. You will all stay in my prayers. Nora Joslyn
- Nora Joslyn, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Thacker, Sandy & Debbie -- my memories of Mr. Thacker and all of you go back 30+ years, including last summer when my grandson attended the summer camp! I remember Mr. Thacker being at Calvary. He was always such a warm and caring person, as all of you are. Lessons learned in daycare through your love and guidance have had far-reaching effects upon all of us. My heart is with you during this sad time and you will be in my prayers.
- Debbie Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE SUE POSEY
- SUE POSEY, Fitzgerald,, GA
What a wonderful person...what a wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Elyse Weeks, Savannah, GA
I remember Mr. Thacker as being a wonderful man. He invited my family and me to board a ship at Hilton Head; could not accomplished. For the past 2 years, we used to sit at the Biodex machines, one machine next to the other, and chat for hours, in the Wellbeing Center. He was an extraordinary friend. I really miss him. He is resting in peace!
- Mariela R. Sainz, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. In Christ's love, John, Bev, and Scott Gladin Anthony and Gail Rogers Kevin, Erin, and Max Yackel
- Bev Gladin, Richmond Hill, GA
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Thacker's passing. He was such a sweet and kind man. I always enjoyed talking with him when he was in the daycare building 'hanging out'. We will be praying for all of you. In Christian Love, Stan, Melissa and Sarah Bond
- Melissa Bond, Savannah, GA
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Diane Padgett, Ellabell, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
