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Leonard
Charles Thacker
Carrollton &
Farmers Branch
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Following a lengthy battle with cancer, Charles left for his new
heavenly home on January 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 45
years, Julia Steele Thacker, son Andrew Thacker and wife Melissa,
daughter Marcie Roberts and husband Jason, daughter Kimberly Sorenson
and husband Mark, seven beautiful grandchildren, and sister: LaVerne
Beougher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Susie
Thacker; two brothers: Junior and Delmer Thacker and one sister: Thelma
Sue Thacker Rogers. He is also survived by many other loving relatives
and friends. Charles was born August 16, 1935, in Granite, Oklahoma. He
lived in Granite until going to Searcy, Arkansas to attend Harding
College where he earned a Bachelor's in Education. He continued his
education and obtained a Masters in Teaching from Harding and a
Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Texas. Charles spent his
early life years in the field of education as a coach, teacher, and
administrator, initiating many long-lasting programs, serving in several
locations. His longest tenure was in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.
After retirement he enjoyed many activities and was able to turn his
passion (some say "addiction") of buying/ selling cars into his next
profession and ministry. He served many in the ministry of car-buying.
Charles' love of life was serving the Lord – in many capacities. He
served the Webb Chapel Church of Christ as an elder for 17 years, caring
for the Lord's flock. He had a passion for missions to Central and South
America and Mexico and the PT Cruzers ministry, among others. The
Cruzers enjoyed many experiences and trips with Charles as leader and
"cruise director". Charles was a brother, husband, father, grandfather,
educator, friend, joke-teller, and so much more. He would want to be
remembered most as a man who strove to be a disciple of Christ and
servant of God. He will be missed. Interment will be in Granite,
Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, a donation to one of the following
organizations is appreciated:
Key Way Foundation
www.keywayfoundation.org
James Group Ministries
www.jamesgroupministries.com
Eastern European Mission
www.eem.org |
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