Cover photo for David A. Thacker's Obituary
David A. Thacker Profile Photo
1965 David 2020

David A. Thacker

October 13, 1965 — July 8, 2020

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, David A. Thacker, 54, of Lusby, MD, passed away into his eternal reward at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Lynn, and his four children, Therese Diega, Jacinta Maria, Giesa Magdalena, and Kolbe Francisco Michael. Dave is also survived by his three brothers Darrin, (Angie), Alan (Sarah), Brian, and his step sister, Racheal King; his in-laws, Mary and John Benish and numerous nieces, nephews and one great-nephew. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother Edith Grubb and countless other relatives. “Dave” was born on October 13, 1965 in Dayton, OH, the son of David and Bernice Thacker, both who preceded him in death. After high school he served in the Navy for four years, then married the love of his life, Patricia Lynn Benish of Dunkirk on May 18, 1991. He was a dedicated Catholic and active parishioner of Holy Spirit in Forestville, St. Mary’s of Piscataway in Clinton and Jesus the Divine Word in Huntingtown. Dave was a quiet, gentle man who was a compassionate husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He worked for Monumental Sports and Entertainment for almost 20 years. He was there when the Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018. He was a well liked invaluable employee and hard worker; he will be missed by his co-workers. A viewing will be held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD 20736 on Wednesday, July 15 from 5 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church, 885 Cox Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, 1601 W. Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, MD 20736. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678; www.calverthospice.org or Ave Maria Radio, 1 Ave Maria Drive, Suite C 1580, Ann Arbor, MI 48106; www.avemariaradio.net. NEW GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING VISITATION / SERVICES. - 50 to 75 people max at any given time in Funeral Home. - Limit visitation to 15 minutes in visitation room to allow for others to express their condolences. - Funeral Services in Chapel limited to 70 people with four (4) people per pew. - Masks and six foot social distancing still applies. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of David A. Thacker please visit our Sympathy Store.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of David A. Thacker, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Viewing

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Lee Funeral Home - Owings

8200 Jennifer Ln, Owings, MD 20736

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Interment

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Starts at 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

Jesus the Good Shepherd Cemetery

1601 W Mount Harmony Rd, Owings, MD 20736

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 48

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree