Roy Tackett, age 71 of Orient, Ohio, born May 2, 1949, in Pike County, Kentucky passed away at home June 11, 2020. He was a longtime roofer and retired from Roofers Local 86. He loved sitting around and listening to George Jones.
Roy is preceded in death by parents: Kermit and Draxie ( Hall ) Tackett, brothers : Wendell and Moody Tackett, Sister: Mary Louise ( Tackett ) Morgan, Grandchild Ried Tackett, and mother and father-in-law: Walter and Anna Johnson.
Roy is survived by his loving Wife of 46 years Elizabeth, children: Missy ( Chris ) Graham, Roy Lee ( Karen ) Tackett, Katie ( Sean ) May, Kermit ( Stacey ) Tackett, Draquesana ( James ) Varney, siblings: Nova Derexson, Harold ( Sandy ) Tackett, Shirley ( Kenny ) Sharp, and Judy ( Robert ) Calder. 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Roy loved all his kids and grandkids and they will miss him greatly.
Following Roy's wishes, there will be no services at this time. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.
May the winds of heaven blow softly, and whisper in your ear.
How much we love and miss you, and wish you were here.
Roy Tackett, age 71 of Orient, Ohio, born May 2, 1949, in Pike County, Kentucky passed away at home June 11, 2020. He was a longtime roofer and retired from Roofers Local 86. He loved sitting around and listening to George Jones.
Roy is preceded in death by parents: Kermit and Draxie ( Hall ) Tackett, brothers : Wendell and Moody Tackett, Sister: Mary Louise ( Tackett ) Morgan, Grandchild Ried Tackett, and mother and father-in-law: Walter and Anna Johnson.
Roy is survived by his loving Wife of 46 years Elizabeth, children: Missy ( Chris ) Graham, Roy Lee ( Karen ) Tackett, Katie ( Sean ) May, Kermit ( Stacey ) Tackett, Draquesana ( James ) Varney, siblings: Nova Derexson, Harold ( Sandy ) Tackett, Shirley ( Kenny ) Sharp, and Judy ( Robert ) Calder. 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Roy loved all his kids and grandkids and they will miss him greatly.
Following Roy's wishes, there will be no services at this time. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.
May the winds of heaven blow softly, and whisper in your ear.
How much we love and miss you, and wish you were here.