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     Charles Michael "Mike" Thacker Charles Michael (Mike) Thacker, 67, died peacefully at his beloved home on the hill on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Mike is survived by his wife of 43 years, Victoria Fuller Thacker; daughter, Alexandra Fuller Thacker, Charleston, SC; mother, Anne Conner Thacker; mother-in-law, Mary McNett Fuller; sister, Pamela Thacker Peck and husband, Frank, all of Roanoke; brother, Douglas Bentley Thacker and wife, Noni, Florida; nieces Wensday Tumulak and husband Michael, Roanoke; Jillian (JJ) Thacker, Florida; nephews Jeffrey Ursoy and wife Tonya, Colorado; Douglas (Budd) Thacker; and Charles Thacker, Florida. He is also survived by caring aunts, uncles, cousins, and grand-nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bentley Thacker, and his father-in-law, James Conrad Lutz Fuller. A lifelong resident of Roanoke, Mike graduated from Cave Spring High School (1964) and Virginia Military Institute (1968). After receiving his degree in Civil Engineering, he served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. He was assigned to the Military Police, Fort Campbell, KY, followed by duty in Vietnam as Executive Officer in Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Division. Mike was employed for 34 years at Appalachian Power Company/American Electric Power, Hydro-electric Generation. Although he retired as Hydro Support Manager, Smith Mountain Lake, on February 1, 2003, he continued a close association with his coworkers. A lifelong athlete with a wide range of interests, Mike often spent his days fishing, golfing and roaming the countryside with pals. He enjoyed working in his yard and on his home, and with his boundless energy, he also worked part-time at Mulch ‘n More, cut countless cords of firewood, and was always available as Mr. Fix-it. His vast collection of tools and implements was ever available to fellow do-it-yourselfers. Mike inspired close friendships, and was a true friend in return; he will be very greatly missed.⁵ He was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 420 Rosser Avenue, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 229-62-9313.¹⁰ He was born on July 21, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10,6,7 He married Cathern Victoria "Vickie" Fuller on September 6, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,6,11 Charles Michael "Mike" Thacker died on October 10, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^10,4,5,6

     Cathern Victoria "Vickie" Fuller Victoria Fuller Thacker, July 11, 1947 - November 26, 2019. Victoria Fuller (Vicki) Thacker, 72, of Roanoke, Va., departed this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Charles Michael "Mike" Thacker; her father, James Conrad Lutz Fuller; mothers, Cathern Virginia Parmer Fuller and Mary Jean McNett Fuller; and parents-in-law, Charles Bentley Thacker and Anne Conner Thacker. Victoria is survived by her daughter, Alexandra Fuller Thacker of Roanoke, Va., and her family, Matthew Brian Peck and his son, Noah F. Peck; sister-in-law, Pamela Thacker Peck and husband, Frank, of Roanoke; brother-in-law, Douglas Bentley Thacker and wife, Noni, of Winter Park, Fla; as well as nieces, nephews, cherished cousins and dear friends. Born on July 11, 1947, and a graduate of Waynesboro High School and Radford College, Victoria was a skilled writer who treasured books, particularly mysteries, always having one at the ready. Her home was an homage to all things antique, from advertising merchandise to family keepsakes - special finds lovingly collected and restored. Canvassing flea markets and yard sales energized Vicki, and if one were in search of an item, she probably had a stock of multiples, all found on sale. Victoria was a devoted partner to her husband, a faithful daughter, a wonderful mother, and a good friend, with a ready laugh and quick wit. She formed lifelong friendships through her bridge group and her work at Hunting Hills Tennis Shop, and all who knew Vicki knew her thoughtful nature - her ability to find "just the right thing" to bring joy to another. She will be missed immensely.⁴ She was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 420 Rosser Avenue, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 11, 1947 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of September 6, 1970,her married name was Thacker.¹ She married Charles Michael "Mike" Thacker, son of Charles Bentley Thacker and Anne Jane "Annie" Conner, on September 6, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2,4 Cathern Victoria "Vickie" Fuller died on November 26, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.⁴