Charles Ray “Chuck” Thacker

Charles Ray “Chuck” Thacker, 56, of Flatwoods, Kentucky passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Ironton, Ohio. Chuck was born January 27, 1970, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of Henry Arthur Thacker of South Shore, Kentucky and the late Martha Jane Frazier Thacker. He was a 1988 graduate of Greenup County High School, member of G.O.T.E.M. tractor club, and member and former deacon at Chinns Branch Baptist Church. Chucktgrf5t6=] greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a hardworking, loving, and wonderful father and husband who loved his family dearly. One of his favorite things was chocolate cake from Applebees.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by an infant brother David Wayne Thacker.

In addition to his father he is survived by his wife of 7 years Sharon Doreen Whitely Thacker; one son Nathanael (Emily Adams) Thacker of Ashland, Kentucky; one daughter Callina (Josh Mullins) of Grayson, Kentucky; two step daughters Erin (Dakota Brahier) Crosby of Flatwoods, Kentucky and Alicia (Nathan) Kelley of Flatwoods, Kentucky; four brothers Bill (Marsha Wilson) Thacker of South Shore, Kentucky, Ronnie (Jenny) Thacker of South Shore, Kentucky, Dale (Cathy York) Thacker of South Shore, Kentucky, Jeffrey “Shorty” Thacker of South Shore, Kentucky; three granddaughters Holly Rae Thacker, Baylee Jane Mullins, and Taylor Ann Mullins; and one grandson Ventus Lucas Kelley.

Funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Minister James Adams. Burial will be in Frazier Family Cemetery in Greenup, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Tuesdayand one hour before the service on Wednesday. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.