Rex Junior Tackett
Rex Junior Tackett
Funeral services for Rex Junior Tackett, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Tackett passed away at 8:13 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born February 28, 1939, at Viola, Arkansas, to Clarence Noble Tackett and Ellen Genevra Coble Tackett. Rex graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1958. On January 3, 1959, he was married at Miami, Oklahoma, to Gingerella Bridges. Mr. Tackett broke and trained fox trotter horses, was a life member of the Missouri Fox Trotter Association and President of the Pioneer Saddle Club. He was a past board member of Cloud 9 Ranch where he loved to trout fish. Rex was a trader of anything, a car salesman and a real estate developer. Mr. Tackett was a member of First Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Gingerella Tackett, of the family home; three daughters, Ginny Thomason and husband, John, West Plains, Janet Poindexter and special friend, John Biring, West Plains and Pam Sims and husband, Mark, Joplin, Missouri; a sister-in-law he raised as his fourth daughter, Cindy Ragland; seven grandchildren, Paul Thomason, Cara Deaton and husband, Jarrod, Jeff Kenslow, Nicholas Sims, Jacob Sims, Dalton Sims and significant other, Kara and Tyler McMahan and wife, Chelsea; eleven great-grandchildren, Journey, Levi, Emily, Kelsey, Reese, Creighton, Jayman, Jax, Kendalyn, Lantz and Tucker; and a host of nieces and nephews that all called him Grandpa.
His parents preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pioneer Saddle Club and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Melinda Burgess King
May 13, 2022 @ 6:07 pm
Ginger and family,
So very sorry to hear this news. Rex was a stand up guy. I know your hearts are hurting. He leaves you with a legacy and memories to last until you’re together again.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
May 13, 2022 @ 7:19 pm
The Tackett Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you from my parents, Norris/Ivene Cozort, and me on the passing of Rex. During this difficult time we will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers/thoughts. May God comfort, encourage, strengthen, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Karen England
May 16, 2022 @ 5:53 pm
I am shocked and saddened by this news! Rex was a dad to alot of us, treated us all like his kids. Helped me out in a terrible time of my life. I’m so sorry Ginger, Ginny, Janet, Pammie and Cindy. You were loved by a great man!
Wanda
May 14, 2022 @ 7:04 am
My thoughts and prayers to all the family!
Carl and Dottie Biring
May 14, 2022 @ 9:47 am
So very sorry to hear of Rex’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family
Tim Crase
May 15, 2022 @ 12:57 pm
One of our good ole boys from our local community, that will be missed.
RIP Mr.Rex Tackett
Mark S. Ford
May 16, 2022 @ 6:34 pm
My condolences to my lifelong neighbors, Ginger, Janet, Ginny, & Pam. May GOD Bless you with peace & comfort.
Virginia McMillan
May 16, 2022 @ 8:20 pm
Ginger and family, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Rex. I will always remember him for his friendliness and never ending smile.
Virginia Moore McMillan
Columbia, MO
Larry and Dana Thomas
May 17, 2022 @ 10:53 am
We are so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Larry said, Rex was a very good friend to him.
God bless you all.
David and Carrie Thompson
May 17, 2022 @ 4:34 pm
Ginger and family. We are so sorry to hear this news about Rex. Please know our prayers are for all of you during this season of grief.
Allison Harris
May 17, 2022 @ 8:02 pm
Ginger and all of the family. I’m so sad and heartbroken for you all Rex was a great man friend always happy never had anything bad to say about anybody and was always there to help anyone who he could, One of the best hard-working caring man and we will miss him all the time I’m very sorry I’m praying for you all and God’s healing hands be on you and comfort you in this time. Lots of love hugs and prayers for you all
Gene and Shirley Hollis
May 17, 2022 @ 9:04 pm
Ginger and Family
Gene and I are sorry for your loss, he always had a gentle smile. We send hugs to all for comfort.
Freda Melton
May 30, 2022 @ 5:32 pm
Ginger so sorry to learn of your loss. Just found out