Joe Dean Hackler age 90 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at  his home.

Mr. Hackler was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 28, 1930 to Wiley and Laura McGrady Hackler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Catherine Goad Hackler; second wife Blanche Combs Hackler and grandson Brandon Hodges.

He is survived by children and spouses Hilda and Lynn Warf of Little River, South Carolina;  Cathy and Lewis Smith; Mary Ellen and Roger Brown all of Galax, Virginia; Duane and Linda Hackler of Surfside Beach, South Carolina; step-children and spouses Donna and Ronnie Sikes; Sonny and Wilma Jean Rector all  of Galax, Virginia; grandchildren Kevin & Caleb Hackler; Crockett & Lenzi Brown; Rodney & David Hodges; Valerie Reavis; Kelly Cooley; Amy Carico; Melanie Frost and Stacy Sikes; fifteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and special friend Vivian Wilson.

A graveside service will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Camp Zion Cemetery with Pastor Ernie Smith officiating. Masonic Rites will be conducted by the Oldtown Lodge #68. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.