James H. “Jim” Tackett 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 22, 1947, in Bellefontaine, a son of Algay and Kathleen McGee Tackett.
He was currently employed by Home Depot, previously he worked for Contractors Warehouse and PK Lumber.
He was a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Survivors include his mother; daughter, Samantha Tackett; son, Matt (Marla) Tackett; grandchildren, Keegan Tackett and Reiley Tackett; sister, Barbara (Wayne) McKeen; brother in-law, Jim (Janet) Donnelly.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary “Marti” Donnelly Tackett in 1995, son James Martin Tackett in 2013, and his father.
Deacon Bob Crook officiates a funeral service at noon Monday at Jennings Farley Funeral Home, 5591 S. U.S. Route 68, West Liberty. Burial is in Highland Cemtery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service. Condolences may be directed to www.jenningsfarley.com.