William E. Tackett, Sr., 84, of North Little Rock passed away in Conway, Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He worked for Western Electric for 35 years where he retired and was a decorated United States Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Irene (Hambleton) Tackett, of North Little Rock; daughter, Liz Tyler (John) of Conway; sons, Bill Tackett, Jr. (Linda) of Atlanta, Georgia and David Tackett (Roxane) of Maumelle; grandchildren, Trey and Tori Tyler, Kristen and Steven Pruett, Clint and Beth Tyler, Kris and Marla Tackett, Kolby Tackett, Matt, Ben, and Jennifer Tackett; great grandchildren, Kayla, Beau, and Axel Tyler, Allie Pruett and Brody Tyler; brother, Phillip Tackett, of Greenbrier and sister, Alice Fitts, of North Little Rock.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.