Ben Durham Tucker Jr.

Ben Durham Tucker Jr. obituary, Brandenburg, KY

Ben Durham Tucker Jr.

Ben Tucker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hager Funeral Home on Nov. 18, 2024.

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Mr. Ben Durham Tucker, Jr., age 64, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Hosparus In-Patient Unit of Norton Hospital. Ben was born September 1, 1960, the son of Ben Durham Tucker, Sr. and Immogene Willard Tucker.
Ben made a career of being a truck driver having started driving at the age of 17. He was a longtime member of the Teamsters, as well as the Brandenburg Moose Lodge. He also served his country in the United States Navy.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Micah Tucker; five brothers, David Bruce Willard, Doyle Clark, Gary Roger Greene, William Craig Lippelt, and Greg McCrary; and his nephew, Kanen Pearl. He is survived by his loving daughter, Mandy Rose Tucker; two grandchildren, Cameron James Thompson and Marley Elizabeth Kaye Thompson; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with Rev. Luke Bess officiating. Public visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:00 Noon until the time of service on Wednesday. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the funeral home to aid the family with expenses.
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