Mitchell D Thacker
OCTOBER 10, 1942 – APRIL 27, 2023
Mitchell David Thacker Sr, 80 of Greencastle Indiana passed away April 27, 2023 at 207am at Putnam County Hospital.
He was born October 10, 1942 in Martinsville Indiana, the son of Paul David Thacker and Anna Bell Smith.
He graduated from Ben Davis High School, and later attended Thomas R White School where he received a certificate of Accomplishment for Automotive Technology in 1968, as well as, a Certificate of Accomplishment for Drafting in 1971. Mitchell also obtained his certification of Real Estate in 1992.
Mitchell was lifetime member of American legion post 58. He has owned his own company Thacker and Sons Fire Protection and Design, as well as, worked for Korsen Fire Protection. Mitchell was an Architect and also a Drafter, and was well known to be a jack of all trades. There was nothing he wasn’t able to master.
He enjoyed, hiking, art work, telling stories, country rides, wood whittling, softball, dancing, traveling, canoe trips, antiquing, four wheel off-roading, and many other outdoor activities with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Shoemaker; their beloved dog Sugar; his children, Rick Thacker (Stephanie) of Mishwaka, Mitchell Thacker Jr (Donna) of Plainfield, Tom Thacker of Cloverdale, Ron Thacker (Wendy) of Brazil, Tonda Hinton (James) of Brazil, Theresa Frank of New Palestine, and Robert Thacker (Brenda) of Brazil. He also had 25 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Aloma Gray of Floral City, FL, and Jackie (Kenny) of Martinsville, as well as, the mother of his children Anita Thacker of Greencastle and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Aloha; and two grandchildren Destiny, and Michael.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Schultz Cemetery in Martinsville. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service Monday at the funeral home.
