Association of Christian Truckers

In Memory of a Servant of the King

Kris Tackitt

December 25, 1924 - January 25, 2010

The life stories about Kris Tackitt are so many that volumes I am sure could be written.

What I remember about Kris was her love for people; so she would jump right into the mix and share in strength as a warrior. She was a no compromise person when it came to God's business. She would get right down to her calling and meet the need. All other things were laid aside to communicate with those who God had placed in her hands. In the middle of all that was happening her heart was in deep meditation as she desired to know the heart of her savior in the matter.

Her devotion was impeccable, her faithfulness unwavering, her love for Jesus served with perseverance, her stature a giant, her zeal again that of a warrior.

At times, I can remember this little lady who would come to me pointing her finger with the smile that melted your heart saying, Jesus loves you! She always made me feel important to her. She wanted to know what God was saying to me. She was to me a mentor afar off as we fellowshipped only a few times a year and she lived a long distance from us. However, her prayers were surely resident with me, especially when I was in need of by-pass surgery. Her phone call and encouragement along with many others were well served, but more than that anointed of God.

I will miss that little red head calling out to me with her shining white boots and Burgundy Chaplain uniform, which distinguished her from the crowd. The truckers she ministered to saw her coming and deferred to her beckoning. You see they respected her authority in God. They found solace. They found peace and safety. Even the slow of hearing, like the man I met in the truck stop who told of her grabbing his ear and saying "Come on Sonny, its time for church!" So he got up and followed dutifully, and found grace that night from the master!

Oh, what a precious leader that our Father in heaven is kissing and saying welcome home Kris, "You have fished the race, you have fought a good fight, now is laid up for you a crown of righteousness. Enter into my kingdom prepared for you!" Kris, may pain, no more death, for the former things have passed away! Your bother and fellow servant in the gospel.

Carl L. Burval