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Howard Tucker Obituary

Tucker Howard William Tucker born September 23, 1937; age 76, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2014. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Ted and Opal Tucker. He was a retired fire fighter from the city of Columbus; a Navy veteran. He was an avid clogger for Teays River Cloggers. He enjoyed woodworking, the outdoors and bluegrass music. Survived by his wife, Shelby of 58 years; daughter, Cindy Donohoe (special friend, Stuart MacLeod); son, Kelly Tucker (Barb Tucker); grandsons, Ryan Donohoe (Heather Mets), Josh Maynard (Hannah Maynard); great-grandchildren, Carter and Lillian Maynard; cousin, Bill Tucker of PA; cousin, Margie Derr of Logan. A Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. Rev. John Colburn officiating with the interment following in Muhlenberg Township Cemetery in Darbyville. A military service will be performed by the Circleville Amvets Post #2256 for the Navy veteran. Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 10 from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Teays River Cloggers in care of Carla Stepp, 18200 Winchester Rd., Ashville, OH., 43103. Online condolences to www.tiddfuneralservices.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2014.

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Amy Courtney

April 8, 2014

Cindy and family, my heart goes out to you all. With my deepest sympathy and love. I am so sorry for your loss.

April 8, 2014

To a fellow classmate - Columbus West High School - Class of June 1955.....God Bless!

Sincerely,

Ronald E. Forrer

Eloise Mangold

April 8, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Shelby and family.
I was lucky I had the chance to get to know Howard and Shelby thru clogging.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doris Puckett

April 8, 2014

I am so sorry Shelby and family I will never forget out trip to camp grounds with our family. Prayers are with you and yours

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

April 8, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served."Fair winds and following seas".Thank YOU for your service,Howard and for CFD. Semper fi.

Nena Tucker

April 7, 2014

Shelby, Cindy, and Kelly...soooo sorry for your loss. I will remember him the way I saw him last, Uncle Sam at Ashville festiville. Nena Tucker

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