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Keith Tucker Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Keith Tucker, 53 of Springfield, died at 9:05 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at St. John's Hospice.
He was born on August 1, 1955, in Springfield, to Albert and Edith Manion Tucker. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters and 1 brother.
He is survived by four daughters, Melissa Tucker, Janine, Veronica and Jennifer Caillier and one son, Brandon Tucker, all of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by 7 sisters, Alberta Bradford of Girard, Mary Harter of Springfield, Shirley Henry of Girard, Alice Sinkhorn of Kincaid, Norma Wells of Virden, Beverly Bromm of Olney, Donna Bracher of Benld; and 3 brothers, Ronnie Tucker of Taylorville, Lester Tucker of Springfield and Gene Tucker of Rochester.
Keith enjoyed fishing and working crossword puzzles.
Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home where a funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Interment: Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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Karen Goatley-Brockman
May 28, 2009
Ronnie and family,
I am sorry to hear about Keith's passing. I have great memories of him when we were all in school. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Phineas Gates
May 28, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Cailyn
May 28, 2009
I will miss you.
Patty Coffey Ashton
May 28, 2009
Les & family,
My sympathies to you on the loss of your brother.
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