James Leroy Tucker

James Leroy Tucker obituary, Paducah, KY

James Leroy Tucker

James Tucker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes Funeral Home - Paducah on Oct. 1, 2025.

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James Leroy Tucker, 89, of Reidland passed away at 6:49 AM on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Baptist Health in Paducah.
Mr. Tucker retired from AT&T, a Veteran of the Army and a member of Reidland Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ann (Isbell) Tucker of Reidland; one son, Daniel Tucker and wife Marilyn of Paducah; three brothers, Jerry Tucker of Chattanooga, TN, Dwane (Valjean) Tucker of Paducah, Donald (Bee Bee) Tucker of Paducah; four grandchildren, Ryan (Chelsea) Tucker, Aaron (Laura) Tucker, Brittany (Zach) Evrard, Brandon (Kayelyn) Tucker; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Loretta (Fields) Tucker; one son, Craig Alan Tucker.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Reidland Baptist Church with Eric Barron officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Paducah.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday at Reidland Baptist Church.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions made to Reidland Baptist Church, 5559 Benton Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
Cemetery Details
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
6965 Old US Highway 45 S
Paducah, KY 42003 Previous Events
Visitation
SEP 14. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT)
Reidland Baptist Church
5559 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
http://www.reidlandbaptist.com/
Service
SEP 14. 2:00 PM (CT)
Reidland Baptist Church
5559 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
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