Larry Tackett
August 30, 1957 — August 9, 2016
Larry Tackett
Larry David Tackett, 58, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away August 9, 2016 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born August 30, 1957 in Wynne, Arkansas to the late Charles Eugene and Alberta Rose (Pauschert) Tackett.
Larry was a magnet that many children and young adults were attracted to. They affectionately called him "Uncle David", "Paw Paw", or "ZZ". He positively impacted so many of their lives in many ways. Larry loved to cook. He loved his mother, and his siblings say he was definitely a "Momma's Boy". Larry had the biggest heart and genuinely cared for everyone he met.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories a son, Hunter Tackett of Alexander, Arkansas; three brothers, Darrell Tackett of East End, Arkansas, Dennis Tackett and wife Angela of Benton, Arkansas, and Donnie Tackett of Benton, Arkansas; sister, Debra Kay Weathermon and husband Frank of Lawton, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews, Brian Tackett, Leslie Smith, Melissa Brown, Deborah Ryals, Rachel Tackett, Chaz Tackett, Brad Rorie, Brandon Jacoby, Katie Jacoby, and Haley Southworth; ten great-nieces and nephews; one snapping turtle; countless scores of "adopted" children and young adults who are forever grateful for his compassion; and many other family members and friends who loved Larry and will miss his always.
Memorial service officiated by Bro. Doug Pruitt will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 12, 2016 at Midtown Church, 4037 Boone Road, Benton, AR. Visitation will be held from 10:30-11:00 AM prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guests may register online at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Benton, AR
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Larry was a magnet that many children and young adults were attracted to. They affectionately called him "Uncle David", "Paw Paw", or "ZZ". He positively impacted so many of their lives in many ways. Larry loved to cook. He loved his mother, and his siblings say he was definitely a "Momma's Boy". Larry had the biggest heart and genuinely cared for everyone he met.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories a son, Hunter Tackett of Alexander, Arkansas; three brothers, Darrell Tackett of East End, Arkansas, Dennis Tackett and wife Angela of Benton, Arkansas, and Donnie Tackett of Benton, Arkansas; sister, Debra Kay Weathermon and husband Frank of Lawton, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews, Brian Tackett, Leslie Smith, Melissa Brown, Deborah Ryals, Rachel Tackett, Chaz Tackett, Brad Rorie, Brandon Jacoby, Katie Jacoby, and Haley Southworth; ten great-nieces and nephews; one snapping turtle; countless scores of "adopted" children and young adults who are forever grateful for his compassion; and many other family members and friends who loved Larry and will miss his always.
Memorial service officiated by Bro. Doug Pruitt will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 12, 2016 at Midtown Church, 4037 Boone Road, Benton, AR. Visitation will be held from 10:30-11:00 AM prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guests may register online at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Visitation
AUG 12. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Midtowne ChurchBenton, AR
Memorial Service
AUG 12. 11:00 AM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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