EVANS, GA. - Mr. William Lynn Thackston, 78, beloved husband of Keats Thackston for almost 53 years, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, March 4th at 11:00 at Goshen Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Adams officiating.

Lynn and Keats lived in Virginia for most of their lives before retiring in Lincoln County, GA in 1996 because they loved the area. Lynn discovered several years later that his great grandmother, Mary Amanda Rice, was born in Lincoln County and he descends from Stephen Harnesberger II and Mary Zellars of Lincoln County.

Before moving to Evans, GA in 2012, he had been a Deacon at Goshen Baptist Church and taught an Adult Sunday School Class. He had also been a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite.

He is survived by his wife Keats V. Thackston of Evans, GA; his son David W. Dettor and his wife Jennifer of Mount Airy, MD; his daughter Jennifer L. Wilson of Evans, GA; 4 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. Mr. Thackston was predeceased by his daughter, Kimberly Jane Thackston.

Memorials may be made to Goshen Baptist Church, P.O. Box 716, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

You may sign the family's online guestbook at: www.reesfh.com .

Rees Funeral Home, 195 N. Peachtree Street, Lincolnton, GA. 706-359-3222 is in charge of arrangements.