CENTRAL CITY – John Ray Thacker, 51, of Central City, died Monday, February 17, 2014 at 10:15PM at Heartford House in Owensboro. Mr. Thacker was born November 5, 1962 in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a construction worker and member of Union Local 1392. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue Dennison Thacker. Survivors include his ex-wife, Pat Thacker of Central City; son David Nathaniel Thacker of Central City; daughter Jessica Elizabeth (Michael) Noffsinger of Central City; grandchildren Taylor Joseph and Michayla Elizabeth Noffsinger; brothers David Paul (Kathy) Thacker of Morgantown, Terry Wayne (Kim) Thacker of Owensboro, and James Darrel (Mary) Thacker of Browder; father Paul Thacker of Central City; and nieces and nephews Patricia Lynn Thacker, Stacey Ann Thacker, James Michael (Natalie) Thacker, Josh (April) Kalso, and Robert Wayne (Ashley) Thacker. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11:00AM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. Brian Perry officiating, assisted by Bishop Jeff Farmer. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery in Russellville. Visitation will be Wednesday after 5:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.