James F. ‘Jim’ Thackrey Sr., age 87, of Liberty, Indiana died Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.
Born August 12, 1938 in Fairfield, Indiana he was the son of the late Benjamin Francis & Ella Margaret (Stewart) Thackrey. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. On November 1, 1959 he was united in marriage to the former Judith E. Cornelius, and she survives.
Jim was retired, having worked at Dresser/Roots Blower in Connersville as a Machinist and Electrician for over 40 years.
He was a member of Old Franklin United Methodist Church; Fraternal Order of Eagles #1129 of Brookville; and the Disabled American Veterans.
In his leisure time he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; mushroom hunting, fishing, and playing cards with euchre and pinochle being favorite games.
Besides Judy his loving wife of over 66 years, survivors include two sons, James Jr. (Theresa) Thackrey of Centerville, Indiana, Jason (Heather) Thackrey of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; six grandchildren, Amanda (Craig) Toole, Emilee (Zach) Honeycutt, Allison (Luke) Ott, Jenna Thackrey, Anthony Thackrey, Kaylee Thackrey; one sister, Mary Campbell of Brookville, Indiana; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Jana Thackrey who died 9/11/2025; as well as a brother, Jerald A. Thackrey.
Family & friends may visit from 10 A.M. until 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville.
Rev. Jay Barden will officiate the Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon, Friday, January 2, 2026 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in Sims Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Thackrey family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com