Hershel Thacker

April 7, 1942 - January 26, 2018

Beattyville, KY- Hershel Thacker, age 75, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Hospice of Blue Ash, located in Cincinnati, OH. He was born April 7, 1942, in Beattyville, KY, a son to the late Rufus and Bertie (Newton) Thacker. He was a cabinet maker for over 50 years. In his free time, he enjoyed music, playing corn hole and pool, and spending time with his family. He is survived by 1 son; Terry (Melissa) Thacker of Cincinnati, OH, 2 daughters; Lisa (Rene) Cervantes and Melissa Ealy both of Cincinnati, OH, 4 sisters; Lucy (James) Barrett, Helen (Ray) Morris, Leona (Tucker) Thacker, and Mable (Bill) Kramp all of Beattyville, KY, 3 brothers; Rufus Thacker Jr of Winchester, KY, Allen (Wanda) Thacker of Beattyville, KY, and Kenneth (Madonna) Thacker of Indiana, 7 grandchildren; Brian Sears, Christina Hull, Amanda Thacker, Josh Thacker, Cassandra Cervantes, Jacob Thacker, and Alex Cervantes, 3 great-grandchildren; Madison Diehn, Rylie Sears, and Jaxson Roberts, and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife; Norma Jean Thacker, 1 grandson; Timmy Hull, 2 brothers; Vernon Thacker and Glen Thacker, 2 sisters; Ila Estes and Geraldine Thacker. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Ellis Kendall officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Willard Johnson Cemetery, located in Beattyville, KY. To leave the family a special message, please visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.