Terry Keith Hacker, loving husband of Mechelle W. Hacker, aged 51, of Gastonia, passed away September 1, 2015. He was born July 10, 1964 to Keith Hacker and Gloria Corum in Reidsville. Along with his wife and parents, left to cherish his memories are his 3 brothers, John Hacker, Raymond Hacker and wife Sissy, Markus Hacker; 1 sister, Dollie Ann Hacker and numerous nieces and nephews. My Bear Claw; I've loved you from the moment I saw you so many years ago. The sparkle in your eyes and that pep in your step captured my heart and still to this day makes it sing. When you came through that door and I saw you again it was as if not a moment had passed between us and my heart rejoiced all over again. Every day with you has been a day to celebrate God's goodness. I thank Him for creating you and bringing you into my life. You were His perfect choice for my husband. Today and every day I want you to know that I love and respect you. I feel your strong hands in mine. I still hear your voice telling me I'm the love of your life and I feel our arms around one another. You have truly shown me an unconditional love which no other has given to me. And although this part of our life has been cut short together it has been a blessing and honor to share every second of it with you as your wife. I have always loved you and will continue to always love you in this life and the next. You completed our family circle and although that has been taken from us momentarily, we will all be together again. Your devoted wife, Mechelle. Funeral service will be held 4 pm Thursday at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by Minister Carolyn Carr. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.