Thursday, February 11, 2010

Robert Lee “Bobby” Tucker 1929-2009

Robert Lee “Bobby” Tucker, of Dixon, was born on July 15, 1929, at Viburnum, a son of Verd M. and Cora Ann (Wells) Tucker, and departed this life at 8:09 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2009, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Mr. Tucker had attained the age of 80 years, 4 months and 9 days.
 
Bobby was united in marriage on August 21, 1970, in Dixon to Linda Jewel Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ramey and four sisters, Verla, Ruby, Freda and Opal. 
 
Bobby was a member of the First Baptist Church, Jerome and was owner and operator of Bobby Tucker’s Mobile Home Service. He loved woodworking, fishing and playing the drums.
 
Those left to mourn the passing of Bobby include: his wife, Linda Tucker, of Dixon; five sons, Robin Stillwell and wife, Dona Jo, of Dixon; Robert M. Tucker, of Monett; Rick Tucker, of Florida; Terry Tucker, of Rolla and Mitch Tucker, of Dixon; two step-sons, Matthew Matlock and wife, Trudy and Michael Matlock and wife, Susie all of Rolla; three daughters, Melody Tucker, of Dixon; Cynthia Wells and husband, Dennis, of Lebanon; Samantha Tucker and lifelong friend, Cynthia Boase, of Houston, Texas; one brother, Leslie Tucker and wife, Lucille, of Republic; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
 
Funeral services were conducted for Bobby at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 28, 2009, in the First Baptist Church, Jerome with Pastor Paul Craine officiating.  Music was directed by John Dix.
 
Pallbearers for Bobby were Brandon Stillwell, Dustin Stillwell, Zachary Julian, Skyler Julian, Shane Tucker and Troy Tucker.
 
Honorary pallbearers were Whitney Miller, Lucas Townsend, Nikki Stillwell, Gabriel Boase and Robert Boase.
 
All arrangements were under the direction of the Long-Gilbert Funeral Home, Dixon.

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