Ronald Lee Tackett

Ronald Lee Tackett, age 88, of Henderson, Nevada stepped into Heaven on Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was born on October 30, 1933 to Arthur and Maxie Tackett in a barn at Lick Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was the oldest of 4 children.

Ron went to school in Salyersville, KY. At the age of 18, He joined the United States Air Force. He served from November, 1951 to November, 1955, and was a Korean War Veteran. After the war ended, He was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In Henderson, Nevada; he met a cute girl on roller skates, Erma Jeane Killebrew. They dated and were married on November 24, 1955.

Ron worked at Timet and then became a linen man with American Linen. He worked for the Linen company for 40 years until he retired in 1998.

Ron was a devoted member of the Victory Road Church of Christ for over 60 years. He was a faithful leader in the church. He lead singing, served as treasurer, maintained the grounds and the upkeep of the building.

Ron is remembered best by his distinct whistle, positive attitude and peppermint ice cream. He never met a stranger. He will be deeply missed not only by family and friends but also by anyone who met him, cause that’s just the kind of guy we was.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Erma; his youngest son, Perry; His Parents, Arthur and Maxie Tackett; and his Siblings: Barbara Patrick, Bobby (Ducker) Tackett and Helen Welch.

Ron is survived by his daughter, Sydney and her husband, Russell, His son, Allen and his wife, Ellie; his daughter-in-law, Liann; grandkids: Rusty, Tami, Kelli, Courtney, Isaac, Candace, David, James, Caitlin, Aubrey, Shelby and Ashley.; and great grandkids: Tanner, Hunter, Grace, Madi, Charley, Logan, Hudson, Emmalynn, Perry, Isaac, and Conner

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 14th at 10am at Henderson Palm Mortuary,

800 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015. A Military Funeral Honors Ceremony will follow the Celebration Service. A dessert reception will be held at 1:30pm at The Victory Road Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the building fund at Victory Road Church of Christ, 104 W. Victory road, Henderson, NV 89015

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmboulderhighway.com for the Tackett family.