Phillip Michael Tackett, 76, of Morehead, Kentucky, loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024 at St. Claire HealthCare, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.
He was born May 16, 1948, to the late John Hubert Tackett and Marjorie Geraldine Tackett of Soldier, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Stephen Dwayne Tackett in 2004, and an infant sibling in 1964.
Phillip Michael is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Edith Lue King, who he wed on June 10th, 1967, and their two daughters, Madonna Lynn (Gary) Hanshaw of Morehead and Amy Elizabeth (Jay) Thacker of Mt. Sterling. Madonna & Amy blessed him with five grandchildren: Savannah (Sebastion) Munoz of Flatwoods, Nathan (Haylee) Hanshaw of Auburn, Alabama, Jacob Hanshaw & fiancée, Brianna of Morehead, and Addyson Elizabeth and Amberley Jae Thacker both of Mt. Sterling. Also surviving are two brothers, Danny (Joyce) Tackett of Olive Hill, and Jerry (Connie) Tackett of Knoxville, Tennessee and one sister, Dianna (Donnie) Stevens of Olive Hill. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Never having met a stranger, Phillip’s many doctors, nurses, friends, and family, would all agree that he was a man of many questions. Not because he wanted to interfere in their lives, but because he truly cared and always had the desire to give something in return to those who gave just a little of their time.
Phillip was an avid businessman and entrepreneur in Morehead. He owned and operated a very successful and well-respected CPA office for nearly 45 years, until his vision forced him into retirement. He also was involved with many property and local business endeavors in Morehead throughout the years and was always willing to help those who came to him with a good business proposition. But his fun and enjoyment came on four tires and a steering wheel. He loved old cars. Whether it be looking at, talking about, traveling to, working on, buying or selling, it didn’t matter. His idea of a perfect vacation was traveling to a good car show with friends, or vacationing with family, while eating at every good restaurant he came across, especially the ones with good desserts.
Although down through the years, Phillip was a member of many clubs and organizations, too many to list, and gave unselfishly of his time and financial support. But he joined the one with the highest honor on January 2, 2024. He accepted Jesus Christ into his heart from his hospital room during a visit with family. He was excited, as was his family, to share of his good news and the love he now had for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And even thou his illness caused him many struggles with mobility, he was determined to make it to church as many times as he was able, the last being the day before he left this old world behind. He was a member of the Soldier Church of God, Soldier, Kentucky.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Soldier Church of God with Brother Clifford “Tippy” Price, Brother Jared DeAtley and Brother Byron Hargett officiating.
Burial followed in the McFerren Cemetery in Olive Hill.
Visitation at the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Morehead was from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday and after 11:00 A.M. Friday at the church.
Pallbearers were Randy Wagoner, Rodney Fouch, Gary Highley, Jeff Highley, Leroy “Tunk” Hodges, and Glen Stephens.
Honorary pallbearers were Nathan Hanshaw and Jacob Hanshaw.
The Michael R. Gray Funeral Home, 808 Old Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, Kentucky 40351 cared for all arrangements for Phillip Michael Tackett.
To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.mrgrayfh.com.
