Clyde Thacker, 81, of New Carlisle, died Tuesday September 9, 2008 in Springfield Regional Medical Center - East High Street Campus.

He was born February 9, 1927 in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of Thomas and Callie (Price) Thacker.

He was a faithful and devoted member of Medway Baptist Church. Clyde served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was retired from Chrysler Airtemp in Dayton.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Robert Hujo of Mason; four sisters, Geneva Pelfrey, Mae Haney, Edith Pack all of Springfield and Stella Pierman of Indiana; sister-in-law, Ann Bumbalough of Englewood; ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several devoted nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sylvia "Louise" in 2001; two sons, Ricky and Jimmy; five brothers and two sisters.

He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday September 13, 2008, with Pastor Melvin VanSickle officiating.

Burial with military honors will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

The family wishes to thank his loving nurses and caregivers at Springfield Regional Medical Center – East High Campus.