Tedd Arthur TUCKER

1962 - 2015

News Death Notice

TUCKER, Tedd Arthur "Teddy" Passed away July 9, 2015 in Eaton, Ohio due to a suicide train accident. Tedd was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 21, 1962 and was the son of Patricia (Knapp) Tucker and Donald (Tuck) Tucker. Tedd was a graduate of Middletown High School and Miami University. He was a very talented model maker for over 30 years and had made models for Kenner Toys based in Cincinnati. He had also worked for 3-D Technical Services. Tedd loved cars, model trains, concerts, music and had a great love for animals, especially dogs. The last few years were not very happy times for Tedd after he lost his 30 year job that he loved, lost his mother, his home and all his worldly goods. Tedd never married, after his dad died at a young age, he felt the obligation to look after his mother until her death. Since he had no children of his own, he loved his friend's children. He had become suicidal and homeless after waiting over 29 months for his disability social security which he was expecting to receive July 7, 2015. He had tried to stay afloat for too long and just couldn't hang on any longer. Thanks to the many caregivers who encouraged and cared for Tedd the last couple of years. Tedd was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and aunts and uncles. He will be missed by his cousins, Phyllis and Dave Urban of Springfield, Ohio, Linda and Russ Whited of Lehigh Acres, Florida, Glenda and Bill Bailey of Springfield, Ohio and Dorothy Van Buskirk of Middletown, Ohio and other cousins. He also leaves behind many friends. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Mausoleum at Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, Ohio with Pastor Todd Dixon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to P. A. W. S., 6302 Crossing Blvd., Monroe, OH 45050. and adopted a sheltered pet in Teddy's memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com.