Of Buffalo entered into rest on August 31, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Beverly Ann (Chaney) Thagard; devoted father of Walter Thagard Jr., Lisa Thagard, Kenneth (Emily) Thagard, Shanika Morris, Claudius (Trina) Gray, and the late Latese Rose and Jeffrey Thagard; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many; dear brother of Derrick (late Natalie) Thagard, Wil (Sylvia) Thagard, Rueben (Eileen) Thagard, Diane (Ricky) Cole, and the late James Morris, Jerome, Latese, Leo, Frank, Sam, and Lamar (late Sharon) Thagard; also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. near Harlem Rd. on Tuesday, September 8 from 10-11, where a Homegoing service will follow at 11AM. Inurnment Forest Lawn Cemetery.