Donald Gordon

Tucker

Donald Gordon Tucker was born in Herculaneum, MO on February 11, 1945.  He passed away on August 10, 2026, in Bohol, Philippines after an extended hospital stay at the age of 81.

Donald was the son of the late Thomas Hershel and Estella Tucker.

He was raised in Bunker, MO and lived his life there on a small farm outside of town. He was very proud of his hometown. Donald had confessed his faith in Jesus Christ later in life with a smile on his face and determination in his eyes while doing so.

Donald's love of Bluegrass music was evident to anyone who knew him. He loved playing the Stand-Up Bass. He also was very talented at the guitar as well as not being afraid to sing and harmonize. He believed that "If wasn't Bluegrass, it wasn't music". He spent much of his life jamming with friends at his home and at various Bluegrass festivals.  When he wasn't playing music, he was spending time on a lake fishing.

In his later years, he spent winters in Texas fishing and enjoying the warmer temperatures.

He also had a love for old cars especially his '57 Bel Air!

He is survived by his two daughters: Sherrie (Mitch) Taggart of The Villages, Florida and Diana Tucker Dexter of Jefferson City, Missouri. Three grandsons: Brooks (Katherine) Taggart of Denver, Colorado, Trent (Ryann) Tucker of Columbia, Missouri and Adam (Cheyenne) Taggart of Wildwood, Florida and three great grandchildren, Rayden, Ayla and Veya Taggart.  Siblings Darrell Tucker, Bonnie Wisdom, Bill (Jenny) Tucker and Stanley (Darlene) Tucker all mourning the loss of their brother.

He is preceded in death by his parents, the love of his life Margie Rhives, brother James Tucker, and sisters Barbara Ritter and Evelyn Tucker Akins, Sister-in-law Wanda Tucker and Brother-in-law Gary Wisdom.

Donald's family is extremely grateful for the family of Jason and Manilyn Davis who cared for him in the Philippines until his passing.

Donald will be greatly missed by many family and friends.

The family will plan a celebration of life in the future.