Timothy R. Thacker, 45 of Midland, Texas, formerly of Hiawatha, died September 13, 2020.

 He was born October 25, 1974, at Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Ben and Leslie Ann (Martin) Thacker

Tim was preceded in death: Leslie Ann Davenport of Hiawatha Kansas. He grew up at Hiawatha where he graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1994.

Survived by: wife Mandy Gilpin Thacker (Texas), sons: Justin (Missouri) Tristan & Bryson (Colorado), Tyler (Texas), daughters: Cameron (Kansas), Makenly (Texas), stepsons: Kobe Box (Texas), Jordan Box (Colorado), step granddaughter: DeLena (Texas), dad & stepmom: Ben & Sue Thacker (Kansas), brother & Sisters-in-law: Paul & Teresa Thacker (Tennessee), nephews: Madison & Noah Thacker (Tennessee)

Tim served his country honorably for a total of 24 years in United States Army, including multiple tours in Iraq. In doing so, he received numerous medals and recognition for his service before he retired in 2017. 

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, from noon until 6 p.m. Sunday where the family will be present to visit with friends throughout the day.

Family will gather at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home by 12 noon Monday, to go in procession for graveside services at 1 p.m. at the Iola Cemetery, Sparks, KS. Military Chaplin Kevin McDonald will officiate with military honors to follow.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Timothy Thacker Memorial Fund to be used for funeral expenses, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St, 66434.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the funeral home at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Services will be broadcast live at the Facebook group page: Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha & Highland KS

mandymt  You served your country on Active Duty with the US Army for just shy of 17 years and the National Guard for 8 years - a total of almost 24 years in the Armed Forces.  You deployed 4 times and spent even more countless days and nights away from your family training.  As of September 7th, 2017, just four days from 9/11 - the first day you stepped foot in 2001 on Fort Hood, TX to report for duty, you retire as a Master Sergeant (E8).  There isn't enough space to share the memories, the ups, or the downs that has accompanies these last 21 years, but one thing is true - your family is abundantly proud of you and will forever see you as our soldier!  Congratulations MSC Thacker, USA, Ret.  "No person was ever honored for what he received.  Honor has been the reward for what he gave."