Loved ones honor life of Tallahassee native Blake Thacker killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Loved ones gathered Friday to celebrate the life of Tallahassee native Blake Thacker, who died in a Missouri skydiving plane crash in June.

Thacker, 25, was among 11 skydivers and a pilot who were killed in the crash on June 14. WCTV previously reported that he was on the plane to complete his certification to become a skydiving coach.

The 25-year-old’s 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…

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