JEFFERY THOMAS THACKER, 45, of Bennington, Neb., formerly of Chesapeake, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord and his precious mother on Dec. 4, 2011. He was born Oct. 15, 1966, the son of the late Ruth Byrd Thacker and Carl "Moe" and Marcella Thacker of Glenwood, W.Va. Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Julie Clark Thacker; his devoted sons, Jake and Alex Thacker of Bennington, Neb. He is also survived by his sister, Carla (David) Wormington; brothers, Carl (Kristi) Thacker, Jr. and Daniel (Amanda) Tuttle; and grandparents, Thomas and Juanita Thacker; and a host of family and friends. A memorial service was held Thursday, Dec. 8, at Roeder Mortuary, 108 Maple St., Omaha, NE 68164. A local memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Darrell Buttram, Jr. The Thacker and Byrd families want to thank Jeff's in-laws (the Clark family) and all his Nebraska friends for their love and devotion. Contributions can be made for his sons' college fund to The Jeff and Julie Thacker Benefit Account, Bank of Bennington, 12212 N. 156th St., Bennington, NE 68007. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of local arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.