Billy Joe Tackett, 75, of Garrison, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.
He was born in Floyd County on June 19, 1949, a son of the late Mid and Edna Bell Burkes Tackett.
Billy attended Bivens Chapel Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his four-wheeler, going out to eat, and spending time with this family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Linda Stamper Tackett; one daughter, Tammy (Mitchell) Jamison of Garrison; one son, Johnny Ricky (Brenda) Tackett of Garrison; three sisters, Terilla (Tom) Armes of Catawba, Ohio, and Peggy Polley and Morine (Bill) Ginn of Garrison; six grandchildren, Blake Jamison, Tucker Tackett, Faith Jamison, Tessa Jamison, Keria Jamison, Emilee (Brandon) Willis; and two great-grandchildren, Hadlee Willis and Archer Willis. Many other family members and friends also survive who will sadly miss him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Cleo Dyer, and four brothers, Arthur Tackett, Mid Tackett, Hays Tackett, and Frank Tackett.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Globe Family Funeral Chapel, 103 Dudley Avenue at Garrison, with Bro. Ronnie Conley officiating. Burial will follow in Skidmore Cemetery.
Friends may visit after 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Globe Family Funeral Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Tackett, Mitchell Jamison, Blake Jamison, Daniel Stamper, Jacob Tackett and Justin Cole.
Condolences may be sent at www.globefamilyfc.com.
