He was born in Johnson County, Kentucky, the son of Chatman "Chat" Tackett and Penola Howard. He had six brothers, William McKinley Tackett, Jesse James Tackett, Henry Tackett, Neal Tackett, Arlie Tackett, Cecil Tackett, and one sister, Bessie (Tackett) Moore/Moss. He lived only a short time, but will never be forgotten.
He was born in Johnson County, Kentucky, the son of Chatman "Chat" Tackett and Penola Howard. He had six brothers, William McKinley Tackett, Jesse James Tackett, Henry Tackett, Neal Tackett, Arlie Tackett, Cecil Tackett, and one sister, Bessie (Tackett) Moore/Moss. He lived only a short time, but will never be forgotten.