Rayburn Carson Thacker
CHURCH HILL- Rayburn Carson Thacker, 65, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Tuesday (February 16, 2010) at his residence.
Rayburn was a born again Christian and attended First Baptist Church of Church Hill prior to the declineof his illness. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the Kingsport Press and was on the Auxillary Police Force and Church Hill Rescue Squad. He also served two terms as Alderman for the city of Church Hill.
He is preceded in death by his father, Earl Thacker, and brother, Waylon Thacker.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shelba Jean Fields Thacker, two sons, Darrell Thacker and his wife, Kristie of Surgoinsville, Jeff Thacker and his wife, Heather of Church Hill, his mother, Millicent Thacker, brothers, Randall “Sonny” Thacker and his wife, Kathy of Rogersville, Rick Thacker and his wife, Amanda of Rogersville, sister, Karen Reed and her husband, Earl, grandchildren, Whitney and Kennedy, nephews, Junior Morelock, Ryan and Bridgett Thacker.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7:00 P.M. Friday at the First Freewill Baptist Church of Church Hill.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Friday at the First Freewill Baptist Church of Church Hill with his sons, Darrell Thacker and Jeff Thacker, and Preacher John Arnott officiating.
Graveside services with Military honors will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Darrell Thacker, Jeff Thacker, Mark Johnson, Earl reed, Randy Britton, Roger Bailey, Bo Lee, and Robbie Lee.
Honorary bearers will be J.C. Fields and Wayne Robinette.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Renee Skelton with hospice care.
To leave an online message or to sign the guest registry for the Thacker family, please visit us @www.johnsonfuneralhome.org.
Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Thacker family.
Service Location: First Freewill Baptist Church
Johnson Funeral Home Memorials:Rayburn was a born again Christian and attended First Baptist Church of Church Hill prior to the declineof his illness. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the Kingsport Press and was on the Auxillary Police Force and Church Hill Rescue Squad. He also served two terms as Alderman for the city of Church Hill.
He is preceded in death by his father, Earl Thacker, and brother, Waylon Thacker.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shelba Jean Fields Thacker, two sons, Darrell Thacker and his wife, Kristie of Surgoinsville, Jeff Thacker and his wife, Heather of Church Hill, his mother, Millicent Thacker, brothers, Randall “Sonny” Thacker and his wife, Kathy of Rogersville, Rick Thacker and his wife, Amanda of Rogersville, sister, Karen Reed and her husband, Earl, grandchildren, Whitney and Kennedy, nephews, Junior Morelock, Ryan and Bridgett Thacker.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7:00 P.M. Friday at the First Freewill Baptist Church of Church Hill.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Friday at the First Freewill Baptist Church of Church Hill with his sons, Darrell Thacker and Jeff Thacker, and Preacher John Arnott officiating.
Graveside services with Military honors will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Darrell Thacker, Jeff Thacker, Mark Johnson, Earl reed, Randy Britton, Roger Bailey, Bo Lee, and Robbie Lee.
Honorary bearers will be J.C. Fields and Wayne Robinette.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Renee Skelton with hospice care.
To leave an online message or to sign the guest registry for the Thacker family, please visit us @www.johnsonfuneralhome.org.
Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Thacker family.
Service Location: First Freewill Baptist Church
From: James Jessee redbull_2118@yahoo.com
Date: 02/21/2010
Shelba, Im so sorry to hear bout this he was a very great man and i thought alot about him and the family if their is any thing i can do to help just let me know ill try my hardest to help with anything that the family needs just give me a call at 423/278/0778 at any time.Im so sorry i did not make it up there for the funeral U all are in my prayers.
Shelba, Im so sorry to hear bout this he was a very great man and i thought alot about him and the family if their is any thing i can do to help just let me know ill try my hardest to help with anything that the family needs just give me a call at 423/278/0778 at any time.Im so sorry i did not make it up there for the funeral U all are in my prayers.
Date: 02/20/2010
We are sorry to hear about Rayburn. Larry would have been there but he is not doing well @ this time. You & your family R in our prayers.
We are sorry to hear about Rayburn. Larry would have been there but he is not doing well @ this time. You & your family R in our prayers.
Date: 02/20/2010
Shelba and boys,
I am so sorry to hear about Rayburn. The whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rayburn was a very good man and I thought a great deal of him and each member of the Thacker family. I am so sorry that I did not get to attend the funeral.
Shelba and boys,
I am so sorry to hear about Rayburn. The whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rayburn was a very good man and I thought a great deal of him and each member of the Thacker family. I am so sorry that I did not get to attend the funeral.
Date: 02/20/2010
We are sorry about your loss!! You all will be in our thoughts and prayers!!!
We are sorry about your loss!! You all will be in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Date: 02/19/2010
Shelba, you may not remember me but you both sat behind me at Indian Ridge. About 11yrs ago as I had only $7 to my name and was expect to buy something for a family get together I wonder if I should just put it all in the offering plate and I did. Rayburn came to me after the service and put something in my hand and told me not to look until I was in my car and that GOD had told him to give it to me. I was in awe when it was a Hundred dollar bill! There is no doubt where he is at this very moment and we will all see him again if we let God speak to us as he did Rayburn! God Bless and peace is yours. Robin Arnold
Shelba, you may not remember me but you both sat behind me at Indian Ridge. About 11yrs ago as I had only $7 to my name and was expect to buy something for a family get together I wonder if I should just put it all in the offering plate and I did. Rayburn came to me after the service and put something in my hand and told me not to look until I was in my car and that GOD had told him to give it to me. I was in awe when it was a Hundred dollar bill! There is no doubt where he is at this very moment and we will all see him again if we let God speak to us as he did Rayburn! God Bless and peace is yours. Robin Arnold
Date: 02/19/2010
Shelba and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rayburn. He was always very kind to me. I just loved him. May God comfort you all.
Shelba and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rayburn. He was always very kind to me. I just loved him. May God comfort you all.
Date: 02/19/2010
Jeff and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear daddy. May God grant you peace that passes all understanding, today and in the days to come. God bless you.
Jeff and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear daddy. May God grant you peace that passes all understanding, today and in the days to come. God bless you.
Date: 02/19/2010
Me and my family are sorry for your loss.All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.Rayburn was a kind and generous friend.
Me and my family are sorry for your loss.All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.Rayburn was a kind and generous friend.
Date: 02/18/2010
A fine gentleman who I was proud to call a friend. Always had a kind word for me when I saw him and we enjoyed cutting up together about racing. He'll be missed.
A fine gentleman who I was proud to call a friend. Always had a kind word for me when I saw him and we enjoyed cutting up together about racing. He'll be missed.
Date: 02/18/2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Date: 02/18/2010
I worked with Rayburn at the Press for many a year. He was a good Man to work for and a great friend. I and my wife will be praying for all the family during this difficult time.
I worked with Rayburn at the Press for many a year. He was a good Man to work for and a great friend. I and my wife will be praying for all the family during this difficult time.
Date: 02/17/2010
Sorry to hear about your loss
Sorry to hear about your loss
Date: 02/17/2010
May God's presence comfort the Thacker family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ed & Judy Frazier---Mount Carmel Tn
May God's presence comfort the Thacker family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ed & Judy Frazier---Mount Carmel Tn
Date: 02/17/2010
I am deeply sorry that I will not be able to attend the service of a good friend.
I am deeply sorry that I will not be able to attend the service of a good friend.
Date: 02/17/2010
Rayburn meant a great deal to me and taught me so much when I was at First Free Will. Myself and the congregation of Preaching Christ Church will be in prayer for your family.
Rayburn meant a great deal to me and taught me so much when I was at First Free Will. Myself and the congregation of Preaching Christ Church will be in prayer for your family.