PLYMOUTH – Gary Neil Hackett Sr., 61, of Plymouth, passed away on April 19, 2012 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
He was born on Feb. 26, 1951 in Norwich a son of the late Neil and Lillian (Beckwith) Hackett.
Gary is survived by his girlfriend of 27 years, Rowena Graef; four sons, Gary and Terry Hackett, Jr., Michael and Patty Hackett, Scott and Shanna Oakes and Scotty and Heather Oakes; his daughter, Rikki Ann and Tim Graef ; his grandchildren, Tracy, Briar, Makeinzie, Evan, Jeremiah, Trent, Chastity, Bubbie and Timmy: his great granddaughter, Christine Page; his brothers, Morris and Kathy Hackett, George and Peggy Hackett and David and Diane Hackett; his sisters, Thelma and Howard Brazee, Donna and Paul Benedict, Della Hackett, and Lila and Tim Adams. Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews, and cousins as well as two uncles, Perle Beckwith and Leland Hackett and aunt Anne Beckwith also survive.
Prior to his declining health he had worked Golden’s Body Shop. He enjoyed working on vehicle, tractors and anything with a motor.
At Gary’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford. Memories and condolences may be made by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com.