Charles J. Tucker

Charles J."Red" Tucker, 74, 551 Main St. Junction, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. He was born in Shawneetown on October 6, 1934 to Charlie and Opal (Brison) Bowles. Red retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a mine construction worker. He was Vietnam War veteran. He married Ruby Rushing on August 21, 1981, who survives. Red is also survived by children; Cheryl, David and Kimberly; step children, Jerry and Danny; three sisters, Lorene Patrick of McLeansboro, Velma "Sis" and Chester "Checker" Darnell of Shawneetown, Doris "Tiny" and Gene Dodd of Shawneetown; three brothers, Harrison and Lela Tucker of Evansville, Ind., Bob and Jane Tucker of Eldorado, Fred and Ester Tucker of Equality; seven grandchildren; five step grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; four sisters; four brothers; and step son, Michael Marshall. Visitation for Red will be held Friday, December 12th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown. Funeral will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 13th at 2 p.m. with Rev. James R. Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow the service at Westwood Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be made to Westwood Cemetery. Internet condolences may be sent at www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.