David George Hacker, age 81, of Smithville passed away at his residence Monday July 27, 2020.

 He was born October 13, 1938 to his parents, the late August Henry and Mable Sweeney Hacker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Reed Hacker; sister, Nancy Bartlett; brother, August Hacker, Jr.

 Mr. Hacker was retired from the United States Post Office, served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, Boy Scout Leader in Ohio, Michigan and Arizona, and he was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.

 He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virgie Hacker of Smithville; daughter, Vanessa (Mike) Wolverton of Smithville; sons, David (Kathy) Hacker, II of South Carolina; and Bruce (Sherry) Hacker of Michigan; grandchildren, Kevin Wolvertone, Laura Welch, Tony Hacker, Ashley N, and Alex Hacker, Bruce Hacker, and Ashley Crystal; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Petrushak of Michigan; several nieces and nephews also survive; special niece, Monica Veckius; sister-in-law, Louella.

 A memorial service was held Thursday August 6, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel.

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

  Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Aug. 5, 2020