Glenn W. "Dempsey" Tucker Sr. Obituary (1921

Mr. Glenn W. Tucker Sr., age 88, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on June 4, 1921 in Bethlehem, Indiana, the son of Herbert Daniel & Persilla Newman Tucker, both of whom preceded him in death. He resided nearly all of his life in Jefferson County and was of the Baptist faith. He was united in marriage on June 7, 1941 at the Switzerland County Courthouse to Kathryn L. Young. To this union arrived three daughters and five sons to bless their home. He was inducted into the United States Navy on Feb. 17, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana, rising to the rank of Seaman Second Class during World War II. He served aboard the USS Cunningham Destroyer and was honorably discharged on Nov. 18, 1945 at Great Lakes, Illinois. He was employed with Millican's Garage at Hanover for twenty seven years. He also farmed all of his life, worked for several years for M & L Trucking Company. He retired after ten years of work in production at Reliance Electric Company. He was a member of Local 1109. He enjoyed CB Radio, farming, lover of animals, all sports, fishing, camping and his family. Glenn died Friday, July 31, 2009 at 2:30 am at his home in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Dempsey will be missed by his loving daughters: Patricia Turner & her husband: Rev. Leon Turner of Hanover, Indiana, Jo Ann Ward & her husband: Edward W. Sr. of Madison, Indiana, Kathy Jo Brown & her husband: Michiel of Lexington, Indiana; his loving sons: Glenn W. Tucker Jr. of North Vernon, Indiana, Dennis Michael Tucker of Madison, Indiana, Jerry Lynn Tucker of Madison, Indiana; 28-grandchildren, 36-great grandchildren & 5-great great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews & other relatives. He was preceded in death by parents; his wife: Kathryn Louise "Aunt Kate" Young Tucker died on October 25, 2005; his sons: Gary Lee Tucker died on July 2, 1951 & James Lee Tucker died: Sept. 26, 2007; his great-grandson: Eddie Ray Ward died on October 9, 1993; his sister: Tina Edwards. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 3, 2009 at 11:00 am, by Pastor Mike Johnson at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Madison, Indiana with full military honors conducted at the graveside by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. VISITATION Friends may call Sunday from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Monday from 9:00 am until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Glenn W. "Dempsey" Tucker Sr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.