Charles W. Tackett Sr., 71, of Ormond Beach passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Shand’s Medical Center Gainesville. Charles was born June 8, 1946 in Pikeville, KY son of Emma and Winfred Tackett. He honorably served in the U.S. Marines and was a member of the VFW, Holly Hill,Fl. He worked as an air-conditioning technician until his retirement. A kidney transplant recipient, Charles received his kidney on November 2007 and the family is always grateful the extra time this allowed him. He was a talented wood craftsman together with his friend Larry King crafted many items that the family still enjoys today to include lamps, ornaments, dressers and cabinets. Charles was an active member of the Strong Tower Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 54 years, Diane; children Charles Jr. and his wife Claire, Holly Hill, Diane Osborne, Jacksonville and Tabitha Briles and her husband Rich of Bunnell; brothers, Peter Johnson, Paul Johnson and Fred Tefke; and three grandchildren, Alesha Tackett, Matthew Tackett and Kyleigh Briles. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 23, 2017 from 10:00 - 12:00 at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home 548 N Nova Road Ormond Beach, FL. Funeral service with Military honors will follow at 12:00 pm. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.volusiamemorialfuneral.com
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