Raymond Gwaltney Thacker Obituary
The world bids farewell to Raymond Gwaltney Thacker (Smithfield, Virginia), departing on February 7, 2026 at the age of 98. Raymond leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond Gwaltney Thacker to show support.
Though Raymond has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Clyde (Elsie Gwaltney Thacker) and Raymond. He is survived by: his brother Shelton; his wife Virginia "Bunky" Seward; his children, Darlene Spady and H. L. Thacker; and his grandsons, Wayne Spady (Jennifer), Brandon Spady (Seylark), Larry Thacker (Kami) and Scott Thacker (Kerry). He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
