Ernest Ray Tackett

Ernest Ray Tackett, age 77, of Plumerville, Ark. passed away at St. Vincent Infirmary Monday, July 18th. He was born in Glenwood, AR on July 15th, 1939 a son of the late Shock and Pauline Tackett. He was a member of Portland Missionary Baptist Church in Plumerville. Ray was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather to three granddaughters. He loved to hunt with his cousin Gary Tackett and friends at Deer Camp #7. He made friends wherever he went, striking up conversation with everyone and met no stranger. Survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years: Shirley Penney Tackett; sister: Ruby Lee Lenamond, sons: Alan Tackett and wife Karen of Tennessee, Chad Tackett and wife Sheena of Plumerville, granddaughters: Kess, Sydney, and Alexandria Tackett; brother-in-law: Ronnie Penney; sisterin-law: Dottie Green, Mary Jo Jones and Betsy Penney. Visitation is 5 p.m. til 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday July 21, 2016 at Ruggles Wilcox Chapel in Arkadelphia. Interment will be Rest Haven Cemetery in Arkadelphia. Arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home #5 Bruce St. Morrilton, Ark. 72110 501-354-1638. Online guestbook go to www.bobnealandsons.com.