Paul Tackett

Paul Tackett, age 80, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence. Paul was born January 8, 1938 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Conda and Mary Alice Duncan Tackett. Paul was a member of Fratersville Baptist Church. He was a carpenter by trade and a cabinet maker. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, and U T sports.  He served his country from 1958 to 1960 in the United States Air Force.  In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his brothers: John, Lewis, Carl, Clarence, and Arvil Tackett; and sister: Hazel Duncan.
Paul is survived by:
Wife of 54 years                                      Mary Alice Hatmaker Tackett of Lake City
Sons                                                        Paul Bryan Tackett and Inez of Powell
                                                                Leslie "Henry" Tackett and Kendry of Clinton
 
Brother                                                    Ronnie Tackett and Brenda of Mississippi
Sisters                                                     Myrtle Phillips of Clinton
                                                                Ethel Kennedy of Lake City

Grandchildren                                          Paula Isabell and Brandon
                                                                Kaden Tackett
  Great Grandchildren                              Leiken and Landon Isabell

Paul was known by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as "Pops".  He was a kind and gentle soul with a contagious chuckle who will be missed by all his family and friends.
 
Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, October 29, 2018 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Monday, October 29, 2018 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City, Tennessee with Rev. Randy Norton and Rev. Brian Thomas officiating.
Family and Friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 1:15 PM to go in procession to the Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake City for a 2:00 PM graveside service with Military Honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.

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