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Posted: January 2, 2008

Visitation Set for Former N.C. State Wrestler

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Raleigh, N.C. — A community will pause Wednesday to remember former North Carolina State University wrestler Tab Thacker.

A public viewing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lea Funeral Home near Poole Road. Visitation will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, immediately followed by his funeral.

Thacker died Dec. 28, 2007, after a long illness complicated by diabetes. He was 45.

Thacker was a three-time All-American who won the NCAA championship in 1984. He went on to a movie career with such films as "City Heat" and "Police Academy."

Thacker's funeral will be Thursday at Springfield Baptist Church off Auburn-Knightdale Road. He will be buried in Winston Salem.

RELATED TOPICS: NC State University

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"Dey thought dey could kill da brotha of Badula"

"I never thought that!"

I'll miss him, but I'll always have Police Academy.
smcallah
January 2, 2008 4:21 p.m.
pikemom - why does something negative ALWAYS come from you. Here is a New Years resolution for you - think before you speak. It's not necessary to say something all the time.
Click to view my profile claudnc
January 2, 2008 3:20 p.m.
I... Wanna play.
Click to view my profile A_Patriot
January 2, 2008 2:20 p.m.
How sad this is. He was so young and it sounds like he was a really great guy. My condolences to the family.
Jh5230
January 2, 2008 2:03 p.m.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the deceased family and friends. He seemed like he was a good person. So sad he lost his life at such a young age. He was just in his prime.
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January 2, 2008 1:30 p.m.
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