James A. Tackett Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James A. Tackett Jr. (Elkridge, Maryland), who passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James A. Tackett Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Tackett and Evelyn Tackett; his former wife Janice Tackett; his daughter Diana Scarmazzi; and his brothers, Ray Tackett and Walter Tackett.
He is survived by: his wife Clara Tackett; his children, Teresa Hoffman (Mark), Terri Bailer (Tim), Tina Saylor (Gary), Chris Layton and Michael Layton; and his sisters, Sylvia Glant and Ada Watkins. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation by clicking the link below.
