Kevin J. Tackitt, 65
A celebration of life for Kevin J. Tackitt, 65, of Caulfield, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Caulfield Community Building for those who knew and loved him. The gathering will be a casual event, and everyone is invited to come to celebrate the life Kevin lived in a place that he himself enjoyed.
Kevin was born April 15, 1959. He died March 26, surrounded by his loving family.
He was a beloved husband, father, papa and uncle. A devoted man of faith, he regularly attended Elijah and Moody Church of Christ. He was very active in his church and rarely missed. One of his favorite gospel songs was “Old Rugged Cross.”
He lived life to the fullest, always ready to lend a helping hand. He was the first to jump at a call for help. His passions included fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Most importantly, he dedicated himself to spreading the word of Christ, truly a God-fearing man. He wanted nothing more than for everyone he knew to embrace it, and one day reunite in heaven with the Lord.
He loved gardening and was known as the master gardener; he loved the friendly competition he had with his son to get the first red tomato of the season. He enjoyed visiting with anyone he met; he truly never met a stranger. He was always involved with his children and grandchildren, going to every ballgame that he could. He loved to wrestle with his great-grandson and nephews. He also was known as the “grumpy old toolman.” A true master of all trades, everyone especially his grandkids, knew “if anyone can fix it, papa can.”
Always tinkering with different projects, he crafted knives for his friends and family and worked on vehicles with his sons and grandsons. He also loved and cherished mushroom hunting and trail riding at Cloud 9 Ranch with his family. He created memories that will always be cherished and never forgotten.
He is survived by his loving wife Sharon “Madonna” Tackitt, who was his high school sweetheart. After finding their way back to each other, they had 27 years of marriage in which he loved spending every minute he could with her.
He is also survived by his children: Chase and Jennipher Lawing of Sturkie Arkansas, Dwight and Lindsay Tackitt of Oologah, Oklahoma, Chasity and Chant Upton of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and Kassie and Linden Blevins of Claremore, Oklahoma; his grandchildren: Adrian and Logan Conyers, Tai Blevins, Viviene Tackitt, Hunter Lawing, Kendra Wake and Bryce Stevens, Rafe Tackitt, Caden Upton, Megan and Levi Poulette, Sadie Upton, Ethan Upton and Callie Smith, Evan Blevins, Kaysen Beatty and River Tackitt; his great-grandchildren: Bennett Conyers and Carter Poulette; his brother, Leland Tackitt; and a sister, Lisa and David Bownds; brother-in-law, James McCormack and Wendi Braden; his stepmother, Edith Tackitt of Harrison, Arkansas; a special uncle, Bill Tackitt, of Caulfield and Roy Marshall; his nieces and nephews: Doug and Gaby Rhoads, Frankie Harris, Alex and Harley Smith and their children Layne and Kash, Brynn and Zack Siklas with their children Easton and Wyatt, Jacelyn and Noah Shrable and children Laynee and Lylah, Shelby and Jag Terrill, Brittney McCormack, Jared and Keely McCormack and children Harlie and Jaysten, Kala and Bryan Trantham with their children Cooper and Emma, along with multiple other loved cousins too many to mention. He also is survived by his very special friends Randy and Karen Hunt, Larry and Tracy Girdley, Travis and Twila Morris, Calvin, Patty and Dakota Collins and Jr and Betty Foster.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Olen and Geneva Tackitt; brother, Keith Tackitt; brothers Rick and Robert Philpott; granddaughter, Bailee Blevins; nephew, LJ Tackitt and Kooper Smith; and his mother-in-law, Sharon Rhoads.
Arrangements under the direction of Always Faithful Memorial Services, West Plains.