Omar Hacker, 87 of Cold Spring passed away Mon, Oct 27. He was born Sept 19, 1927 in Manchester, KY. Omar is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Peggy Hacker, daughters Lesa (Greg) Martin, Nora (Rick) Millar and Lori (Allen) Dowds, sons Omar Hacker II, Berman Hacker, Jeffery Poe and Steven Hacker, grandchildren Teresita, Benjamin, Daniel, Lee, Alex and Aiden and great-grandchildren Beau and Jenny. He is preceded in death by his children Teresita and Kevin. Omar was a retired teacher/administrator in both Kentucky and Cincinnati, OH. He proudly served his country as an Army Officer in both Japan in WWII and in Korea. He was a member of the 424th infantry battalion and enjoyed the bonds of friendship with those he served with. Visitation will be held Fri, Oct 31 from 9am until time of service at 11am at Newport First Church of the Nazarene, 830 York St, Newport, KY. Burial will follow at KY Veterans Cemetery North Williamstown, KY. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport serving the family.
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