Timothy Dale Rackard, 60, of Puxico, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2023 in his semi-truck in Corning, Arkansas.

He was born on April 15, 1962, in Poplarville, Mississippi, and was the son of the late C.B. and Mary (Odom) Rackard.

Timothy was united in marriage to Tammy (LaFuria) Rackard on April 3, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Anita Cavet; two brothers, Glenn Rackard and Steve Odom.

Tim was affectionately known by his family and friends as "Outlaw". He was of the Cajun culture and a diehard New Orleans Saints fan. He lived in the New Orleans area most of his life. He met his soulmate, Tammy Jo LaFuria, in Missouri in 2016. Tim loved to spend time with his family, being papa to Kimber, riding his Harley, Tammy's chicken & dumplings and most Cajun food, especially crawfish. He never missed watching a New Orleans Saints game. He had a good heart and always made time for someone in need. He was an OTR truck driver for PTI Transportation out of Sikeston, Missouri at the time of his passing.

Tim leaves behind his wife, Tammy, his beloved son, Timothy Joseph (TJ) Rackard, his granddaughter of the heart, Kimber Rae Taylor, all of Puxico, Missouri; three step children, Ashlynn (Patrick) Battoe, Trevor (Mikayla) Buzick of Illinois, Stephanie (Steve) Thomas of Missouri; six grandchildren, Cayden, Brayden, Avory, Gabriel, Dean, Brooklyn; his brothers and sisters, Carl (Alma) Rackard, Robert (Francine) Rackard, and Cheryl (Billie) Hebert all of Louisiana, Debbie Robinson, of Colorado, Linda Noom, of Texas; and special friends.

A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 12:00 p.m until 3:00 p.m. at the VFW building in Puxico, Missouri.

Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the cremation arrangements.