Alvis Earl Tackett, 84, of Atkins died Wednesday, June 13, at his home. He was born September 22, 1927, the son of Thomas Lee and Walsie Tackett. He was a U.S. Army veteran, active in the Lion’s Club and a member of Atkins First Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He was retired from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and was selected as the 1982 Wildlife Officer of the Year.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nina Rackley Tackett; two sisters; and five brothers.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Mark Thessing; a son, Tommy Tackett, all of Russellville; a grandson and wife, Steven and Catrina Thessing; and two great-grandchildren, Logan and Hadley Thessing, all of Fort Smith; and a special friend, Ann Goodall of Atkins.
Funeral services are 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 16, at Atkins First Baptist Church with Rev. Robbie Jackson and Rev. Jeff Cheatham officiating. Burial is in Atkins City Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is Friday, June 15, from 6:00-8:00 PM. A full Honor Guard will be provided by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Active pallbearers will be Robert Tackett, Andy Tackett, Eddie Tackett, Ronald Pierce, Joe Pierce, Burl Hurley and Frank Southard. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Murdoch, Troy Burris, Larry Tackett and David Tackett.
Memorials may be made to the Atkins First Baptist Church Building Fund.