Mr. Dale Wayne Thatcher, Sr. age 64 of Paris, Tennessee passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his residence. His body is to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Dale Wayne Thatcher was born August 16, 1952 in Alma, Michigan to the late Henry Krickel and the late Evelyn Thatcher. On July 6, 1985 he married Joan Frances Jenkins Thatcher who preceded him in death on December 31, 2010. He was also preceded by a nephew: Craig Thatcher in November of 1991. Mr. Thatcher is survived by a daughter: Sarah Thatcher of Paris, TN; one son: Dale Thatcher, Jr. of Paris, TN; one brother: Clyde (Elaine) Thatcher of Shepherd, MI; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Dale was a mechanic, wrecker driver and he owned Dale's Towing. He was also a truck driver, volunteer fire fighter, E.M.T., and First Responder.