Michael Jerome Thacker, age 65, of Crossville, passed away October 9, 2020.

He was born in Rome, Georgia March 8, 1955 to the late Felix Jackson Thacker, Sr. And Fannie Elizabeth Wilson Thacker. He was retired from Crossville, Inc (VP of logistics) where he was employed for the last 24 years. After relocating from Florida where he was in customers service at Florida Tile, he was an avid hunter, he loved to fish, camp, boat, and spending time with his family and friends. He was an incredible husband, father and grandfather. He is proceeded in death by his parents; brothers: Jack Thacker and Larry Thacker; and sister: Carolyn Thacker.

Survivors include his wife: Tammy Thacker of Crossville; daughter: Holly (Donnie) Cochran of Dalton, Georgia, Shaina (Adam) Hopkins of Ponte Vedra, Florida, and Mikaela (Cody) Threet of Crossville; grandchildren: Kendra Hall, Hannah Cox, Hayden Freeman, Grayson Hall, Ella Hall, Kendall Hopkins and Declan Threet; and several nieces and nephews.

Two celebrations of life will be held in Michaels honor. The first will be Thursday October 15, 2020 at Cumberland Mountain State park terrace in Cumberland County starting at 6 p.m. central. The second will be Friday October 16, 2020 at North Pointe Church in Adairsville, Georgia starting at 6 p.m. eastern. The family welcomes friends at either.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Saint Jude foundation at St.jude.org or the alpha one foundation or alpha1.org

Obituary by Barton Funeral Home in Adairsville, Georgia.