Kenneth Russell "Ken" Tackett Jr.

1949 - 2018

Kenneth Russell "Ken" Tackett Jr. obituary, 1949-2018, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1949

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Kenneth Tackett Obituary

It is with the deepest sorrow that the family of Kenneth Russell "Ken" Tackett, Jr. report his passing. He died suddenly of natural causes at his home on the afternoon of Thursday, June 7. He was 68, a native of Pineville and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. Ken served in the Army Reserve, achieving the rank of sergeant, attended Louisiana Tech University, retired from the IT Department at Dow Chemical after 22 years, then worked as a realtor. A final farewell will be offered to family and friends on Tuesday, June 12 at Resthaven Funeral Home located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Visitation will be held from 12-2 pm, the service at 2:00 pm, conducted by his longtime pastor and friend Dr. Glenn Kirby. Burial will follow in the adjacent memorial gardens. Ken is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Kristen T. and Eddie Manes of Baton Rouge; grandchildren Ellen and James Manes; sisters-in-law Debbie Tackett of Pineville, Susan A. Bush of Baker and Kim Bush of Bath ME; brother-in-law and wife Gene and Mary Bush of Tunica; nieces Susan White of Deville and Katie Hankins of Litchfield ME; nephews David Tackett of Alexandria, Jason, Matthew and Brennan Bush of Tunica; close friends and in-laws Tim and Linda Manes and Robbie Manes of Baton Rouge; his church family; numerous friends; and his fur-baby Sophie. Pallbearers will be David Tackett, Terry Evans, Ken Gardner, Ham Benson, Kirk Kanatani and Ryan Packard. Ken was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Tana Bush Tackett who died this past October; their 16 year-old son Russell Tackett III; their 17 year-old daughter Katheryn Tackett; brother Frank Tackett; and parents KR and Mildred Tackett. Ken was a long-time member, Sunday school teacher and officer of Cornerstone Church of God in Denham Springs, the former Chapelwood Church of God in Baton Rouge. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10528 Kentshire Court, Baton Rouge, LA.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 9 to Jun. 12, 2018.
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Hey Mrs. Kristen my name is Ray Sellers I only meet you once that was at you wedding me and you daddy work together doing realestate deal your dad & mon were some of the finest people I knew sorry for your lost didn't know your mon had pass also
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June 20, 2018

Mr. Tackett was a very sweet person. I am sorry for your loss and praying for your family.

Terri Reese

June 13, 2018

To Ken Tackett Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! He was a precious man! I used to work at GBRAR at the front desk! He was always very kind man to me! You will be in my thoughts and prayers! I know for sure he's in heaven with his family looking down at all of you! ✝

Christine Jarreau

June 12, 2018

I am so very sorry for your loss it seems like yesterday I was talking to him at sweet Tana service my heart breaks for you.Kirsten really sorry I could not make it today as much as I wanted to. I know Your mom greeted him with open arms along with Katherine and Russ. I am praying for you all that God will wraps him arms around you. Love you.

Brenda Albright Reeves

June 12, 2018

I'm so sorry Kristen, Ken was always so nice and I really enjoyed talking with him. Sincerely, Mitch Watts

Mitch Watts

June 11, 2018

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Jun

12

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Jun

12

Service

2:00 p.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Jun

12

Burial

the adjacent memorial gardens

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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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