Walter B. Tackett

Walter B. Tackett was born August 31, 1928 in Selmer, TN, the son of the late Walter B. and Beatrice Kirk Tackett.

On December 23, 1950, he was united in marriage to Janet Sparks who survives.

Mr. Tackett was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Selmer, Tennessee. During his years employment, Mr. Tackett worked for Eveready Auto Parts for 15 years, ITT in Corinth, MS, for 30 years, was a carpenter for 5 years, and a pipe-liner for 2 years. He enjoyed restoring antiques, carpentry, making jewelry, traveling, and hunting and fishing in his early years. He was known as a jack-of-all-trades and a master tinker.

Mr. Tackett proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II for 4 years. He also attended Mississippi College for 3 years.

He is survived by his wife Janet (Sparks) Tackett of Selmer, TN; three daughters, Karen Sue Phillips and husband Allen of Hernando, MS, Linda Gail Crump and husband Joe of Selmer, TN, Mary Jane Smith and husband Myron of Reagan, TN; a brother, Joe Tackett and wife Shirley of Selmer, TN; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Purviance and husband Daniel, Janet Bunch and husband Chris, Laura Beth Tull and husband Brian, Joseph Crump Jr. and wife Rachael, Michael Crump, Lori Henry and husband Jeff, Carrie Breeden and husband Joe; ten great grandchildren, Ashley Rowland, Hunter Rowland, Tyler Rowland, Sarah Kate Bunch, Emma Leigh Crump, Ames Crump, Olive Tull, McKenzie Bell, Lenzie Breeden, Colton Breeden; a great-great-grandchild, Brayden Rowland; as well as a host of family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Tackett was preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice Lee; brother, Johnny Tackett; and great great grandson, Carter Shelton.