Cecil Leroy Tucker son of the late Freda Graves Tucker and Roy Tucker was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on May 23, 1951. He departed this life near his residence in Centerville, on October 18, 2008, having attained the age of 57 years, four months and
25 days.
On August 6, 2008 in Centerville, Missouri, Cecil was united in marriage to Kathy McNail. Cecil was a welder as well as a teacher at a welding school. Cecil was a Veteran of the United States Army. Cecil enjoyed welding, fishing, riding four wheelers and motor cycles. Cecil's other hobbies included whittling, singing and playing his guitar.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Jimmy Atkinson.
Cecil is survived by his wife, Kathy Tucker of Centerville, four sons, Roy Tucker of Enid, Oklahoma, Cecil Tucker of Utah, Travis Tucker of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Joe Tucker of Mesa, Arizona, one brother, Wesley Atkinson and wife Lisa of Bunker, one sister, Teresa McClanahan and husband J.D. of Centerville, and eight grandchildren. Cecil will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Memorial Services were held at the Faith Community Church, Ellington, MO
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at
6 P.M.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri