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Bill L. Sackett
Bill L. Sackett age 86, of Greenville and formerly of Okeana passed
away at 4:59 PM on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Brookdale of Greenville.
Bill was born August 21, 1932, in Darke County to the late Charles A.
& Mildred (Routson) Sackett. In addition to his parents, Bill was
also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn M. (Haag) Sackett;
step-grandson, Chad A. Fisherback; sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Lou
and Dale Marker and Katherine and Jack Powell; and brothers and
sister-in-law Bob and Eleanor Sackett and Charlie Sackett.
Bill is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Tim & Tammy
Sackett of Greenville; step-grandson, Mitchell J. Fisherback;
sister-in-law Patricia Sackett of Greenville and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in which he was
awarded a Bronze Star Medal with “V” Pendant; Korean Service Medal with
2 Bronze Service Stars; Combat Infantry Badge; National Defense Service
Medal; United Nations Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Bill
retired in 1988 from the City of Hamilton Utility Department after 33
years of service. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, sprint car races
and golfing. Bill will be forever remembered for his love of children,
animals and handing out $2.00 bills.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 7,
2019, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Dr. Fred
Bernhard officiating and full military honors conducted by the
Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. A graveside service at 1:00 PM will
follow in College Corner Cemetery West College Corner, Indiana. The
family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and
Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Darke County Animal Shelter.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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