Rufus Thacker Jr
August 17, 1935 - November 4, 2018
Beattyville, KY- Rufus Thacker Jr, age 83, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Fountain Circle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Winchester, KY. Rufus was born August 17, 1935 in Beattyville, KY, a son to the late Rufus Thacker Sr, and Bertie (Newton) Thacker. He was a carpenter, and enjoyed NASCAR. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church of Harrodsburg, KY prior to his illness. He is survived by 1 son; Tony Thacker, 2 step-sons; Gene and Glen Hawkins all of Richmond, IN, 2 brothers; Allen (Wanda) Thacker of Beattyville, KY, and Kenneth (Madonna) Thacker of Richmond, IN, 4 sisters; Lucy (Vicie) Barrett, Helen (Ray) Morris, Leona (Tucker) Thacker, Mable (Bill) Kramp all of Beattyville, KY, and other loving family members and friends. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his wife; Thelma (Brandenburg) Thacker, 1 daughter; Luraine Thacker, 2 sisters; Ila Estes and Geraldine Thacker, 3 brothers; Vernon, Glen, and Hershel Thacker. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 10, 2 018 at 1:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Morgan officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Beatty Place Cemetery located in the Yellow Rock community of Beattyville, KY. To leave the family a special message, please visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Beattyville, KY- Rufus Thacker Jr, age 83, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Fountain Circle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Winchester, KY. Rufus was born August 17, 1935 in Beattyville, KY, a son to the late Rufus... View Obituary & Service Information