James W. Hack passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the age of 82. James was born on June 18, 1943, in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late Robert and Geneva Butler Hack.
James served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. James returned to civilian life and worked many jobs, eventually retiring as a Constable in Union City, Tennessee, where he became not just a protector of the peace but also a pillar of the community.
In addition to his commendable service in the military and law enforcement, James was deeply invested in his Baptist faith. His dedication to brotherhood extended beyond the church as he was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge #127, Rizpah Shriners, and a lifetime member of the VFW. His engagement with the Masons, Shriners, and VFW allowed him to forge strong bonds with his fellow members, embracing the principles of fraternity, charity, and mutual respect that these organizations uphold.
James is survived by his daughter, Tonya Thompson, and her husband, Chris, of Paducah; two grandchildren, Madison Paige Pevahouse and her husband, Michael, of Paducah, and Gavin Jay Holshouser of Lexington, Kentucky; two great-grandchildren, Margot and Gellar Pevahouse, and his step-grandchildren, Kaylee Gaia and Dylan Thompson; his significant other, Betty Caudle, and her grandchildren, Addi and Dylan Caudle of Union City, Tennessee; a sister, Sharon Dunlap of the Heath Community; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Canter; three half-sisters, Flora Mae Morris, Pauline Harper, and Annabelle Taldo; four brothers, Kerry Hack, Mikey Hack, Bobby Hack, and Johnny Hack.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Mt. Kenton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the service hour of 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Dad, you fought a good fight!!! We knew you had 9 lives, and we never knew what number we might be on! You lived life like there was no tomorrow!! You loved to serve your country!! There will never be anyone like you!! You were quite the jokester and loved to make people laugh!! You were the Jack of all trades!!! You were a wheeler-dealer like no other!!! You were proud to be a life-long member of the Masons!! You loved and were so beyond proud to be My Father!!! This Man loved Life, God, His Country, His Daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren!! He was a Giver and always wanted to help take care in any way he could!! I am beyond Grateful that you are no longer fighting, in Pain and suffering, and have been reunited with your Momma and Family!!! You are with Jesus!!! You are so deeply missed, and until the day comes, we will see you there!!! As you signed every single card you ever gave me, With All the Love God Gave Me, Your Dad! I love you, Dadyo
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