Memorial

Deputy James Ireland Thacker

Photo of Deputy James Ireland Thacker
End of Watch: Mon, Jan 23rd, 2012
Date of Incident: Mon, Jan 23rd, 2012
Cause of Death: Motor Vehicle Accident
Service Time: 5 years
Age: 53

Survivors

His wife, Cathy, three adult daughters and two step-sons

Incident

Deputy Thacker was killed in an automobile accident on U.S. 460 outside Elkhorn City at approximately 9:00 pm.

The collision occurred after a driver of an SUV apparently lost control and crossed the center line before striking Deputy Thacker's cruiser.

Deputy Thacker was returning to Elkhorn City from Pikeville at the end of his shift when the accident occured.

Agency

Pike County Sheriff's Department Patch
Phelps Police Department Patch
Pike County Sheriff's Department
P.O. Box 839
Pikeville, Kentucky 41502
(606) 432-6260

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Tributes

There are 39 tributes for Deputy James Ireland Thacker.

Deputy James Ireland Thacker
Left by Detective Darron Sparks on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

To the family of Deputy Thacker, as I read of this tragic incident I could only reflect on the similarities, I am 51, two adult daughters, and an adult son. Only God knows when he will call us home. I pray that God will ease your pain and suffering and want you and the Pike County SD to know you are in the prayers from your LE family here in Indiana.