Larry Gene Tucker, 79, of Tollesboro, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 27, 2022, at his home after an extended illness.
He was born December 25, 1942, on Cabin Creek, a son of the late Harold Edwin Tucker and Leona Mae Craycraft Tucker Lanthorn.
Larry attended Tollesboro Christian Church where he was encouraged to attend Milligan College to become a minister. He served as pastor of Concord Christian Church for 44 years. Larry was employed by the Lewis County Board of Education as a teacher and counselor and was a member of the Tollesboro Lions Club and Tollesboro Volunteer Fire Department, having served more than 50 years in each organization. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports, reading, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Brenda Willocks Tucker; three children, Scott (Melissa) Tucker of Madison, Indiana, Ann Marie (Shaun) Scott of Manchester, Ohio, and Michael (Andrea) Tucker of Louisville; five grandchildren, Brooke Tucker, Bethany Tucker, Makenna Scott, Jack Tucker, and Scarlett Tucker; one sister, Carolyn Hughes; one nephew, Matthew (Mary) Hughes of Vanceburg; and numerous other family and friends that will sadly miss him.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Tollesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 11918 Ky 57 at Tollesboro, with Bro. Phil Cropper officiating. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Garden of Memories.
Friends may visit after 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Tollesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Members of the Tollesboro Fire Department will serve as pallbearers.
Condolences may be sent at www.globefamilyfc.com.
