Gregory T. Thacker, age 52, of Rockwood, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born October 22, 1971, in Oak Ridge and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. He was employed by Gary Baker Electrical as an electrician. He had worked for Gary from 1999 until his passing. Greg was an avid reader and enjoyed being out on the farm. He also loved spoiling his nieces and spending time with his cats.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Herman & Georgia Thacker and Tommie & Matsy Hunter; and great-aunt: Pearl Nealon.

Survivors include his parents: Jerry & Penny Thacker of Midtown; wife: Erin Thacker of Rockwood; sons: Thomas Sluder & fiancée, Bre Hemm of Rockwood and Charles Thacker of Rockwood; sisters: Kendra Thacker of Ringgold, Georgia and Elizabeth Thacker of Midtown; nieces: Heather Vineyard, Marquile Thacker, Jade Daron, and Alayna Thacker; nephews: Adam Sluder, Austin Brown, Logan Brown, and Lofton Brown; sister-in-law: Michelle Brown (Frankie) of Coward, South Carolina; long time employer: Gary Baker of Harriman; and many special cousins and friends

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Edgewood Baptist Church in Kingston with a funeral service following. A private graveside service will be held by the family.

Fraker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements,