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Randy Tucker Obituary

JOHNSTON CITY - Randy Tucker, 56, of Marion and formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, in Marion.

Randy was born Aug. 30, 1952, in Scott Air Force Base, to Arthur and Berniece (Mizell) Tucker.

He was retired, having worked for Terminal Railroad as a signal operator. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served his country honorably during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. He enjoyed volunteering his time at Marion Ministerial Alliance.

Survivors include his parents, Arthur and Berniece Tucker of Edinburg, Texas; four sons, Jason Tucker of Tilden, Adam Tucker and wife, Summer, of Freeburg, Andrew Tucker and Benjamin Tucker, both of Marissa; three grandchildren, Tyler and Gracie Tucker of Tilden and Gavin Tucker of Freeburg; three sisters, Rita Sloan and husband, David, of Johnston City, Ruthann McDonald of Marion and Rachel Sneed and husband, Darrin, of Johnston City; special friend, Nora Lindsey of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Tucker, and a sister, Rhonda Jones.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in Pyle Funeral Home, with Pastor Chad Harlen officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Marion Ministerial Alliance. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Join the family in honoring the memory of Randy Tucker by visiting www.pylefuneralhome.com and posting tributes and memories.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Southern Illinoisan from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, 2009.

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Patti Rowland

January 6, 2009

To Rita and family.My heart goes out to all of you..The loss of another family member is hard.May God be with you through this .My prayers are with you.Please call if you need anything..Love ya Patti Rowland And Tony Bantle

Jessica Sloan

January 5, 2009

To my mother, Rita; To my Aunt Rachel, Aunt RuthAnn and my Grandparents, Art and Berniece: At times like these I seem to have a deep loss for words so to comfort you I turn to the Lord, our God for comfort: Romans 8:18 "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Psalm 9:9 "The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble." and finally, Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart: and saveth such as be of a contrite(crushed) spirit." I love you all very much and all I can do to help you is to point you to Jesus Christ, who is all you need.

Rick and Mayme Leukering

January 5, 2009

Art and Bernice,
We were sorry to hear about Randy. Just remember that God is with You and will sustain you. We will not be able to come to the funeral home but you are in our prayers.

Deanna Young

January 5, 2009

Rita and the Tucker Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Randy's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you at this time and in the days to come.

Brenda Garrison

January 5, 2009

My heart goes out to all of you as I know this is a most difficult time. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

kelly baker

January 5, 2009

Rita, I was so sorry to hear about your brother.We will keep you in our prayers and be thinking of you all.

DONNA STEINMETZ

January 5, 2009

To all the family of Randy. I am so sorry for this most recent loss. I cannot relate as to how it would feel to lose a son or a daughter and you have done both. Your heart must be broken in a million pieces and I feel so helpless. All I can do is pray to our God to strengthen all of you at this time. He has in the past and He will again, Our God never gets tired of pouring his love and blessings out on his children. You are all wonderful people and I want you to know that I realize, at a time like this that there is no words to comfort, only time and God can heal the wound. You all have suffered more that your share and I know there is a reward somewhere. God bless and keep you at this time...........
Love and Prayers
Donna

Sandy Finney

January 5, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, sorry for your loss of Randy. My prayers are with you.

Rose Rice

January 4, 2009

Rachael,Rita,Ruthanne and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Rose Rice and family

Toby & Gay Bennett

January 4, 2009

Art, Berniece, Rita, RuthAnn & Rachel, My heart goes out to you all in the loss of Randy. I know it must be hard on you all. You are in my prayers and I know you all know that God will take care of you.

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