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Lee Billie Thacker, 83, passed away July 9, 2013 at Haven Hospice after a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 22, 1929 in Pike County, Ky., to Elzie and Brooksie (Hurley) Thacker. He was a plumber and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Warden-Thacker; brothers, Royal Thacker and Elzie Thacker Jr., and sister Fontilla Dean; six children, Sue Hunt, Renee Carol, Denise McDaniel, Teresa Matiacio, Randall Thacker and Drandall Thacker; two step-children, Brain Warden and Melissa Hill.

He was much loved by his children, step-children, grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great grandchildren and by many friends. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 24455 NW 174th Avenue, High Springs with President David Bruck conducting. Arrangements are under the care of Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Westarea, 823 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, Fla.