Michael Anthony Tackett, age 46 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Â He enjoyed living life to the fullest by fishing, being outdoors, working on cars, and motorcycles. Michael was a senior electrician at the University of Tennessee.
He is survived by father, Teddy Tackett of Caryville; mother, Emily Tackett of Knoxville; wife, Wanda Tackett; sisters, Angela Ward and husband, Roger of Caryville, Susie Stevens and Tom Ion of Maryville, and Rachel Mullins and husband, William of Knoxville; very special aunt/mother, Martha Tackett of Caryville; a host of other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation for Michael will be on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with his funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. Jerry Foust officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:15 AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Martin Wilson Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to New Vasper Cemetery in Caryville for 11:00 AM interment.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where families matter most”