Fred G ""Sandy"" Hackett's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Fred G Hackett, age 94 of rural Charleston, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at his Gowin Parc residence. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services honoring and celebrating his life will be held immediately following visitation on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592 will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Lincolnland Hospice. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Fred was born on March 16, 1919 in Hutton Township, Coles County, Illinois a son of the late John ""Jud"" and Nellie (Bensley) Hackett. He married Kathryne King on March 31, 1946 in Charleston and she has been the love of his life for the past 67 years. In addition to Kathryne, Fred is survived by several loving and devoted nieces and nephews and their families: Harold (Phyllis) Hackett, Jim Hackett, and Mary Kay (Farrell) Smitley, all of Charleston, Shirley (Lawrence) McKinney and Jerry (Tami) Hackett, all of Westfield, IL, Bob (Mary) Hackett of Kansas, IL, Shirley (Larry) Duckworth of Alton, IL, Nina Smitley, John King, and Don (Mickie) Lawyer, all of Charleston and Susie (Steve) Johnson of Westfield. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Austin Hackett and Don Hackett. He was affectionately known as ""Sandy"" to many of his friends and family. He was a United States Army Veteran and honorably served his country during World War II. He was a member of the Whetstone Baptist Church and the Coles County Farm Bureau and a life member of the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592. He was ever mindful as a caretaker and good steward of the land and devoted his life to the family farm located south of Charleston. In addition to farming, he enjoyed woodworking and his fun-loving nature enhanced his love for playing cards and enjoying a good joke. Sandy was family oriented - he and Kathryne were inseparable and his extended family of nieces and nephews and their families always meant a great deal to him. Sandy appreciated the blessings of a loving family and faithful friends and he will truly be missed by all who knew and dearly loved him.
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