GREENVILLE – Jewell Franklin Tucker, 90, of Greenville, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his residence. Born February 2, 1932, in Muhlenberg County, he was a member of Woodson Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran. His priorities in life were faith and family. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His hobbies were fishing and running his backhoe.
Survivors include his wife, Glena Ree Poole Tucker; his children, Jewell Lynn (Teresa) Tucker of Central City, Susan Sisk of Greenville, and Regina Tucker of Greenville; grandchildren, Jenny (Buck) Shepherd, Joe (Sam) Tucker, David (Wendy) Abshire, and Scarlet (Nate) Brown; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brothers, Buddy Tucker, and Bobby Tucker; and sister, Tunny Noffsinger.
Funeral services are Saturday, January 7 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Rev. Terry Chaney officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
