Robert James “Jim” Thacker, 91, of Fort Smith, Arkansas (formerly of Howe) was born Sept. 23, 1933 in Barnsdall to Garrett and Fannie (Leffler) Thacker and passed away Jan. 3, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Springhill Baptist Church with Brother Larry Stacy and Eldon Dugan officiating. Burial will follow in Lovings Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Jim was a long-time resident of the area, a member of the Springhill Baptist Church, and worked for Arkansas-Oklahoma Gas for 32 years as a meter technician. He was also a two-time President of the Heavener Kiwanis Club and served on the Howe #5 Water Board, the P.V.I.A. Water Board, and the Salvation Army Board.
Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors are a daughter, Alice Wyatt, of Ponca City; three grandchildren Wendy Watkins and husband Bill of Ponca City, Ashley Thacker of San Antonio, Texas, and Tim Thacker and wife Michelle of Inez, Texas; five great-grandchildren Hannah Hartness, Wyatt Watkins, Garrett Watkins, Thomas Thacker and Zoee Thacker; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie; and one son, Monty Thacker.
Viewing is from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday with the family visiting from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
To sign Mr. Thacker’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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