J. L. Tacker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. J. L. Tacker passed away at his home in Wynne, Arkansas on August 28, 2015, at the age of 92. J. L. is survived by his wife, Beatrice Jordan Tacker of Wynne; children, Danny Tacker and wife Jo Anna of Germantown, TN; and Bonnie Sinsel of Laplata, Maryland; four sisters, Francis Armstrong West, Patsy Hudson, Pansy Robertson, and Tolise Armstrong, all of Wynne; grandchildren, Greg, Steven and Kim all of Maryland; Daniel, Deanna, and Janna, all of Tennessee; great-grandchidlren, Brent, Garrett, Caleb, Zach and Jordyn all of Maryland; Jacob, Jed, Abby and Madeline all of Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Tacker and Malora Hathaway Tacker, brothers, Alan, Ailan, Fred, and Lloyd Tacker and sisters, Nola Jean Hale and Earnestine McKnight. J. L. was born on October 22, 1923 in Oakwood, Texas to George Tacker and Malora Hathaway Tacker. He lived most of his life in Wynne and was a utility contractor. He married Beatrice Jordan in 1942 and the couple welcomed two children, Danny and Bonnie. J. L. was an active and dedicated member of the Union Avenue Baptist Church. Casketbearers are Greg Sinsel, Steven Sinsel, Daniel Tacker, Don Beshears, Willard Tacker, Buddy Hale, Jacob Tacker and David Hill. A funeral is scheduled for 2 PM, September 1, 2015, at Kernodle Funeral Home, with burial in Cogbill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, August 31, 2015 from 5 Pm until 7 PM at Kernodle Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Dean Davis will officiate the service.

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J. L. Tacker

October 22, 1923 - August 28, 2015