{"id":328678,"date":"2026-07-03T18:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T18:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/328678\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T18:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T18:46:08","slug":"loved-ones-honor-life-of-tallahassee-native-blake-thacker-killed-in-missouri-skydiving-plane-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/328678\/","title":{"rendered":"Loved ones honor life of Tallahassee native Blake Thacker killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; Loved ones gathered Friday to celebrate the life of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/06\/21\/funeral-services-announced-tallahassee-native-killed-missouri-skydiving-plane-crash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/06\/21\/funeral-services-announced-tallahassee-native-killed-missouri-skydiving-plane-crash\/\">Tallahassee native Blake Thacker<\/a>, who died in a Missouri skydiving plane crash in June.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Thacker, 25, was among 11 skydivers and a pilot who were killed in the crash on June 14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/06\/17\/he-had-so-much-promise-family-mourning-loss-tallahassee-native-killed-missouri-skydiving-plane-crash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/06\/17\/he-had-so-much-promise-family-mourning-loss-tallahassee-native-killed-missouri-skydiving-plane-crash\/\">WCTV previously reported<\/a> that he was on the plane to complete his certification to become a skydiving coach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The 25-year-old\u2019s celebration of life was held at East Hill Baptist Church, where loved ones remembered his passion for skydiving and love for others through heartfelt tributes, music and stories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The service opened with an emotional video tribute highlighting Thacker\u2019s adventurous spirit. Throughout the ceremony, family and friends reflected on the impact he made on those around him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-center\">More Tallahassee News<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cHe was enthusiastic; he was dependable and prepared,\u201d Richard Thacker, his dad, said. \u201cHis mom, sister and I loved him so very much so proud of him and what he accomplished in his 25 years and all the lives he touched.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">His sister, Allison Thacker, also gave a solo performance. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">One of the final tributes celebrated his years in drumline, featuring a video of memories from his time performing in high school and college.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTV.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wctvnews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCTVEyewitnessNews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Have a news tip or see an error? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/07\/03\/loved-ones-honor-life-tallahassee-native-blake-thacker-killed-missouri-skydiving-plane-crash\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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