S. D. Hacker, 89, of Sage, Arkansas died April 26, 2023.

He was born February 26, 1934 in Cisco, Arkansas to Harley and Lorraine Clotese Snow Wright. Later he was adopted by Clyde Hacker of Berryville, Arkansas. He graduated from Berryville High School and attended Ouachita Baptist College. He married Lois Faye James on December 25,1953 at First Baptist Church, Berryville, Arkansas. They were married 62 years. Three children were born to this marriage: Sherry Kay, Vicky Lynn, and James David.

He was saved in the summer of 1952 at a roadside park (pulling over because he was afraid to drive one more mile) following a revival service at Eagle Heights Baptist Church in Harrison. He joined the First Baptist Church, Berryville where he surrendered to preach in the summer of 1953. He was ordained by the Third Street Baptist Church, Arkadelphia, in 1955.

S. D. Hacker pastored six churches and was Director of Missions for three associations, all in Arkansas, retiring in the fall of 2018 from Rocky Bayou Baptist Association. He also served in several training capacities within the Arkansas Baptist State Convention; served on Board of Trustees for Williams Baptist College; was awarded Director of Missions of the Year by Ouachita Baptist University, the first recognition given; President of Arkansas Missionaries Fellowship four years, and also wrote for Sunday School lessons for Arkansas Baptist Newsmagazine.

Survivors include his daughters, Sherry Lawrence of Melbourne and Vicky Norton (Robert) of Sage; seven grandchildren: Trey Lawrence (Marguerite ) of Ft. Benning, GA.; Tracy Cone (Michael) of Melbourne; Davis Norton (Hanah) of Conway; James Norton currently deployed to Qatar; Andy Norton (Kaitlyn) currently deployed to Qatar; Benji Norton, Conway, Amara (Jessie) Williams of Oak Grove, KY. ; six great-grandchildren: Julianna Lawrence, Sonny Lawrence, Allie Cone, Adam Cone, Audrey Cone, and Robert Joseph Norton and one sister, Reta Tarver of Norman, OK.

Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lois Hacker; and son, James David Hacker.

Pallbearers: Trey Lawrence, Adam Cone, Michael Cone, Davis Norton, Benji Norton, Rondal Moser.

Honorary Pallbearers: Present and Former Pastors of Rocky Bayou Association, His home and Pioneer Nursing home caregivers.

Visitation and funeral service will be held Friday, April 28 at Melbourne First Baptist Church.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.   Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Doyne Robertson and Rick Burke officiating.

Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison.