Obituary of Don H. Tackett

Bedford – Don H. Tackett, 83, of Bedford, died at 4:07 pm, on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born March13, 1932 in Bedford, he was the son of Marvin B. and Goldie (Lewis) Tackett. He married Ruth Dean on August 26, 1950 and she survives. He was a graduate of Bedford High School with the class of 1950 and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for A & H Truck Lines. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of Bedford; two sons, Joe Tackett and wife, Lixuan, of Indianapolis and Jerry Tackett and wife, Payao, of Bedford; a daughter, Patty Clumpner and husband, David, of Garland, TX; four grandchildren, Helen Tackett, Alex, Reed and Jenna Clumpner; a brother, Dean Tackett and wife, Beverly, of Bedford; two nephews, Greg Tackett and James Banks; five nieces, Shelley Gunderson, Teresa Lewis, Lisa Couch, Tracy Fields and Linda Roll. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Lavonda Banks and a grandson, Robby Tackett. There will be a private family service. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.