Lee Olen Tackitt
Lee Olen Tackitt
Lee Olen Tackitt, 87, Howard’s Ridge, Missouri, passed away at 6:07 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Mr. Tackitt was born August 2, 1933 at Elijah, Missouri to Willis Marion Tackitt and Martha Hill Tackitt. On October 23, 1987, he was married at Bull Head City, Arizona to Edith White. Mr. Tackitt was a farmer, boilermarker, long time musician and Colonel of the National Trail Riders Association. He was a member of the Clarks Ridge Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Tackitt, Howard’s Ridge, Missouri; four children, Leland Tackitt, West Plains, Missouri, Keith Tackitt and wife, Brenda, Springfield, Missouri, Kevin Tackitt and wife, Madonna, West Plains, Missouri and Lisa Bownds and husband, David, Purdon, Texas; his blended family, Gean Leisey and husband, Steve, Cotter, Arkansas, Theresa Green and husband, Frank, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and Christine Plymale and husband, Dave, Harrison, Arkansas; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Billy Joe Tackitt and wife, Patsy, Caulfield, Missouri; two sisters, Blanche Langston-Harden, Caulfield, Missouri and Myrtle Hensley, Elijah, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, two sons, Rick Philpott and Robert Philpott, three grandchildren, L. J. Tackitt, Bailee Blevins and Stacie Crow, one brother, J. B. Tackitt and six sisters, Jewell Tackitt, Snowie Spoon, Esther Langston, Katherine Tackitt, Dorris Bonham and Pauline Bean, preceded him in death.
Interment in the Elijah Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home or Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Delores Evans (James and Earlene Harris daughter)
October 23, 2020 @ 11:20 am
So sorry to hear of the passing of Lee Olen I have lots of wonderful memories of our families gathering for music parties. Precious memories, prayimg God’s grace and peace for all the family.
Ted and Paula Hensley
October 23, 2020 @ 11:56 am
Ted and I send our prayers and sympathy to the family.
The Hensley’s
Lisa Manion Meade
October 23, 2020 @ 1:46 pm
I have very fond memories of Lee Olen. My granddad, dad and I used to sing at the Community building at Caulfield on Saturday nights. I sat for hours and listened as Lee Olen & Billy Joe and others would play and sing. Lee Olen was always very kind to me. Praying for strength and peace during this time.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
October 23, 2020 @ 4:13 pm
The Tackitt Family,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you on Lee’s passing. During this difficult time may God give you peace, strength, encouragement, and comfort daily. We will be praying for all of you daily. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Pat Henry & Shirley Casey
October 23, 2020 @ 8:28 pm
Sympathy. He was a long time friend. Loved him dearly.
Teresa eldringhoff romans
October 23, 2020 @ 8:49 pm
Prayers for the family.
Bob Evans
October 24, 2020 @ 2:05 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. All our prayers are with you and your family. Bob and Wanda Evans
Kathy Beaty
October 24, 2020 @ 4:07 pm
Sorry for your loss.
He was a very friendly person.
Cherish his memory.
Prayers for comfort.
Leah M.
October 30, 2020 @ 12:52 am
So sorry for your loss! He was a very good man! His big smiles were contagious! Prayers of comfort for the family ..
Kelli Powers
December 27, 2021 @ 3:32 pm
I am so sadden to read this! I met Olen in 2008. I bought a headstall and breast collar her made. He gave me a cassette tape and postcard of his work. I’ve often thought of him through the years and wondered how he was doing. It was a meeting by chance, but he left a huge impression on me. I’m sure Olen is in charge of heavens great horses and mules! He was a fine, fine gentleman. My prayers and condolences.
Bill and Hermina Owens
March 14, 2022 @ 10:16 am
My wife and I have known Lee and Edith for more than 20 years.
We met nearly every year in Arizona during our yearly vacation from Europe.
We always looked forward to his weekly Hill Billy jam in Salome AZ where the music and atmosphere produced lasting memories !!
The big round “tent” in Salome was a meeting place for all like minded bluegrass enthusiasts.
We were always welcomed into the one big happy family there on Fridays.
Time can never dilute these happy memories of these happy happy days gone by..
Sincere condolences and cherish the memories .
Bill and Hermina in Germany..
Louise Rosson
September 19, 2022 @ 8:54 am
I loved Olen and Eddy. I enjoyed his music and stories. I his lovingkindness was well known by all who knew him.