Thomas Jefferson "Big Boy" Hackney, 88, of Eubank , Kentucky , passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville , Kentucky  

He was born in Eubank , Kentucky on May 9, 1923, son of the late Lundy and Polly Pauley Hackney.  He was a farmer and carpenter.  He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

He is survived by thirteen nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, twelve brothers and sisters and two nephews, Ronald Hackney and Wayne Adams.

A funeral service will be held at 3:30 PM Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Shelby Reynolds officiating. 

Burial will be in Eubank Cemetery .

Visitation will be after 10 AM Saturday at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to the Eubank Cemetery fund.