Charlie Henry Sackett

(1943-2013)
FatherJames Daniel "Jim" Sackett (1897-1981)
MotherLucy Arnett Burch (1908-1975)
Charlie Henry Sackett
(1943–2013)
(Src: Find a Grave, Edith Stanley)
Charlie Henry Sackett, son of James Daniel "Jim" Sackett and Lucy Arnett Burch, was born in Pampa, Gray County, TexasG, on 11 October 1943.1 He died aged 69 in Amarillo, Potter County, TexasG, on 14 August 20132,3 and was buried at Mobeetie Cemetery, Wheeler County, TexasG.4 He married in PampaG on 17 April 1964, Barbara Jo Wakefield, daughter of Homer Clinton Wakefield and Thelma Ellen Lee. Barbara was born in Borger, Hutchinson County, TexasG, on 10 September 1946.2 She died aged 76 in Leander, Williamson County, TexasG, on 17 May 2023.2
     In 1950 Charlie was living at Wheeler Highway, Gray County, TexasG, in the household of his parents James and Lucy, and was recorded in the census as Charley H Sackett, aged six and born in Texas.5
     Charlie made the local news in Pampa in October 1977 when he caught and held a shoplifter at the grocery store where he was working at North Ballard, Pampa.6
Charlie Henry Sackett (1943–2013), Mobeetie Cemetery, Texas
(Src: Find a Grave, Audrey Calger)
Barbara Jo (Wakefield) Sackett
(1946–2023)
(Src: Pampa News, 24 May 2023)
(Src: Pampa Daily News, 29 Mar 1964)

Children of Charlie Henry Sackett and Barbara Jo Wakefield

Children who are or may be living are not shown.

Charlie Henry "C. H." Sackett, Sr.
October 10, 1943 - August 14, 2013
Charlie Henry "C. H." Sackett, Sr., 69, passed away on August 14, 2013 in Amarillo.
     Services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Briarwood Church, with Rev. Ronnie Blanchard, pastor of Daystar Worship Center in Wichita Falls, officiating. Burial will follow in Mobeetie Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
     Mr. Sackett was born October 10, 1943 in Pampa to J. D. and Lucy Sackett. He attended Pampa schools. He married Barbara Wakefield on April 17, 1964 in Pampa. Starting at age 15, Charlie worked in the grocery business for Clint & Sons and Ideal Foods. He later sold insurance and then hardware at Franks True Value and Bartlett's Lumber. He loved working with the public.
     Charlie will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed singing and loved to go dancing. He was an accomplished woodworker and avid recycler. Most of all, he enjoyed life with an infectious laugh. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, J. D. Sackett and Jerry Sackett, and two sisters, Edna Bryant and Vera Cornett.
     Survivors include his wife, Barbara Sackett of the home; two sons, Charlie Sackett, Jr., and wife Chris of Pampa, and Clint Sackett and wife Elaine of Round Rock; four grandchildren, Ashtin and Aaron Sackett, both of Pampa, and Luke and Noah Sackett, both of Round Rock; three brothers, Floyd Sackett and wife Janice of Pampa, Paul Sackett and wife Martha of Lewisville, and Dan Sackett and wife Bonnie of Amarillo; three sisters, Ruby Frost of Happy, Dana Sue Bishop of Karnes City, and Billie Enterline of Long Beach, California; a brother-in-law, Don Bryant of Amarillo, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, and his two favorite pets, Jasper and Rowdy Sackett.
     In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, c/o Gerry Caylor, 2130 Charles, Pampa, Texas 79065, or the American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75231.
     The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2013, at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Home.

—Find a Grave, citing Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Home, 15 Aug 2013


Barbara Jo Sackett, 76 of Leander, formerly of Pampa passed away on May 17th, 2023.
     Graveside memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 25th at the Mobeetie Cemetery in Mobeetie, TX with Pastor Mario Morales officiating. Services will be arranged through Robertson Funeral Home in Wheeler, TX.
     Barbara was born September 10, 1946, in Borger, TX to Homer and Thelma Wakefield. She moved with her parents to Wichita Falls, TX where she grew up and attended school. Later moving to Pampa, TX where she met and married Charlie Sackett, the love of her life.
     Barbara attended Cosmetology school in Pampa, becoming a licensed beautician for many years. Later going into retail sales for CR Anthony Co. for 20 years. She also had the chance to work for LBS Rentals, starting in maintenance and to full time receptionist. Before retirement, Barbara worked at the Tea House in downtown Pampa.
     Mom spent many years on bowling leagues around the area, traveling to many states to compete in tournaments, collecting many trophies and patches along the way. She also enjoyed making photo albums for family members and close friends. Collecting all kinds of Knick-knacks on display around her house along with her wall of clocks.
     When family came into town Mom would always want to put on a big roast. Other joys in her life were the many Maltese and other kinds of fur babies she raised over the years.
     Barbara was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, Charlie, her sister Mary Travis, three brothers, Orville Wakefield, James Wakefield and Thomas Wakefield.
     Barbara is survived by two sons, Charlie Sackett and wife Chris of Mont Belvieu, TX. Clint Sackett and wife Elaine of Leander, TX. Four grandchildren, Ashtin Martinez, and husband Joey. Aaron Sackett, Luke Sackett and fiancé Brooke Wells, Noah Sackett, and girlfriend Mykala Daigle. Great-grandchildren Gabi Joiner and Brendan Martinez, her fur baby Bentley and her best friend Billie Hupp.
     In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Pampa News online, 24 May 2023

 Notes & Citations

  1. "Texas, Birth Index, 1903–1997" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Charlie Henry, b. Gray, Texas, 11 Oct 1943, father James Daniel Sackett, mother Lucy Arnett Bevich."
  2. Obituary.
  3. "Social Security Death Index" (Ancestry transcript), "Charlie H Sackett, b. 11 Oct 1943, d. 14 Aug 2013, SSN 462-70-1796 issued TX."
  4. Find a Grave.
  5. 1950 United States Federal Census, Roll 640, district 90-22
    Wheeler Highway, Gray County, Texas
    Sackett, James D Sr, head, 53, yard boss, retail lumber co, b. KS
    Sackett, Lucy, wife, 41, b. TX
    Sackett, Floyd E, son, 15, b. TX
    Sackett, Paul C, son, 13, b. TX
    Sackett, Daniel C, son, 12, b. TX
    Sackett, Edna, daughter, 10, b. TX
    Sackett, Charley H, son, 6, b. TX.
  6. Pampa Daily News, Pampa, Texas (Newspapers.com image),
    Police Report
    The Pampa police report that Charlie H. Sackett, an employee of Ideal at 431 N. Ballard, reported that he was holding a suspect for shoplifting. The shoplifter was placed under arrest and issued a court summons and advised to contact the Municipal Court Judge this morning.
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