John Edward Tucker, Jr.

John Edward Tucker, Jr., age 76, of Marion, passed away February 16, 2016, at home. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2016, at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with Rev. Gurvis Smith officiating and Kirk Funeral Homes Marion Chapel directing. Visitation will be Thursday, February 18, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mr. Tucker was born February 16, 1940, in Perry County.

He was preceded by his parents, John E. and Mary Barnette Tucker; sisters, Marjic Glaze and Jean Eiland; brother, Tim Tucker.

John is survived by his wife, Mary Johnson Tucker; daughter, Pat Lynch (Roy); sons, Mike Tucker (Belinda) and Brandon Tucker (Amanda); 8 grandchildren.

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