William Tucker Obituary
William Earl Tucker, age 79, lived life to the fullest and always found a reason to laugh. He passed away on August 21, 2025, but not without leaving behind a lifetime of jokes and memories.
He leaves his loving wife, Patricia Tucker (nee Cunningham); daughter, Wendy of Cleveland, Ohio; son, Lewis of Twin Lakes; grandson, Alex Joseph Tucker. He was preceded in death by his son, Ernie Joe Tucker; his parents, Roxie and James Tucker; along with many family members.
Per William’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org)
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