Ralph Joseph Tucker, Iii

A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ralph Tucker passed away unexpectedly at the Medical Center of Navicent Health on Monday, November 2, 2020. He was 72 years old.

Born on December 2, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph Joseph Tucker, Jr. and Irene Hoskins Tucker. Ralph met the love of his life, Marge, at the age of sixteen years old and married her in 1965. Together they had three wonderful sons, Jon, Kenneth, and Joseph. Ralph never met a stranger and enjoyed talking to anyone who had ears to listen. He loved watching FOX News and rooting for the Denver Broncos. Ralph also enjoyed playing poker, singing, and driving. He had a soft spot for animals, especially dogs. Most of all, Ralph had a deep and unconditional love for his family and will be dearly missed by the many who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his grandson, Lantz Tucker.

His memory will forever be treasured by his beloved wife of 55 years, Margaret "Marge" Marie (McGarry) Tucker of Warner Robins; children, Jon Wayne Tucker (Laurie Yeager), Kenneth Lee Tucker (Dawn); Joseph Daniel Tucker (Crystal); grandchildren, Brandon Tucker, Brittney Tucker, Christina Nienhueser, Ashley Tucker, Nicole Tucker, and Kelcey Tucker; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

A memorial gathering celebrating the life of Mr. Tucker will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to a fund benefitting Mr. Tucker. These gifts can be made payable directly to McCullough Funeral Home with “Ralph Tucker Memorial Fund” written in the memo line.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.