Richard Gaines Tucker's Obituary
Richard Gaines Tucker, 82, of Decatur, died April 26, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Richard was born August 12, 1935 in Decatur, IL, the son of Wesley G. and Reta (Miller) Tucker. He married Donna Eades on December 17, 2005 in Decatur, IL.
Richard was a veteran of the US Army. He worked for Firestone and retired after 35 years of service.
Richard was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Surviving are his wife, Donna; sons, Richard Gaines Tucker, Jr, (Debra) of Decatur, Thomas D. Tucker (Jamie) of Cowden, IL; daughters, Kathy Hughes (Carl), Brenda Johnson, Tammy Bradshaw (Marty) all of Decatur, Michelle Fox of Indianapolis, IN; five stepchildren and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter and one sister.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Salem Baptist Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monday, April 30, 2018 at Salem Baptist Church. Burial will be at Lester Barnett Cemetery.
Memorials: Salem Baptist Church Building Fund.
The Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Richard. Condolences may be left to his family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Richard Gaines Tucker: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/MQRGKLPD7BQ5JLFC
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