Donald Lee Tackett Obituary
The family of Donald Lee Tackett of Ashland, Kentucky announces his passing on October 29, 2026. Donald, born on May 13, 1939, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Tackett and Alpha Tackett (Yates); his siblings, Marvin Tackett, Phyllis Evans (Allen) and Debra Mendosa; and his grandson Jason Nichols.
He is survived by: his wife Emily Jean Tackett (Rowe Benard); his children, Debra Nichols (Karl), Anita Tackett (Ryan) and James Tackett (Rebecca); his sisters, Judith Pilarsh (Jock) and Pamela Fitzpatrick; his siblings-in-law, Freda Tackett and Perry Mendosa; and his grandchildren, Michael Nichols (Joni), Joshua Nichols (Bianca), Amber Clark (Steven) and James Lee Tackett. He is also survived by many great grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel (1501 Central Ave, Ashland, KY 41101). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Don to Church, 3414 Charles Street, Ashland KY 41101, or Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101.
