George F. Thacker age 59 of Spring City, Tennessee died on Monday, December 26, 2022.

He was born on March 13, 1963 in San Antoino, Texas to Clifton E. and Marie Thacke r and was one of six children. George later moved to this are a in the 1980's. He attended Roane County High School where he graduated " Most Talented " in his Class of 1982. Ge orge then moved to Rhea County where he started Thacker's Body Shop. He later opened five Express Lubes, started Thacker Corporation , building the strip mall in Spring City, The Grand Hotel, Winsteads Restaurant, and Simply Bank. George was the longest serving County Executive in Rhea County, serving four terms. He loved to play the harmonica and played at various venues, including the Grand Ole' Opry several times. George loved helping others including the Rhea County Firefighters and the Lighthouse Senior Citizens Center in Spring City. George loved this community and spent his life promoting Rhea County and helping to improve this area, especially Spring City. He was of the Baptist faith.

George is preceded in death by his foster parents Poss and Ruby McCormick.

Survivors include his children April (Tony) Wesolowski of Havana, Florida and Gabe Hillyer of Kennesaw, Georgia; his brother Jimmy Thacker of Oc a la, Florida; his grandchildren Jagger, River, and Av a Wesolowski; and his dog "Mayor".

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. at Rhea County High School with Rev. Bobby Harris officiating. The fa mily will receive friends from 1 :00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. before the service in the high school auditorium. George was buried in a private ceremony in Spring City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Rhea County Firefighters Association. Donations can be dropped off at Linda Shaver's office, 375 Church Street Suite 100, Dayton, Tennessee 37321.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements of George F. Thacker and asks that friends share condolences and memories of h im with the family on our website www.vaughn-funeral-home.com .