He was born September 16, 1937 in Greencastle, the son of Fred and Thelma (McCarson) Tucker. He was a United States Air Force Veteran having served in the Korean War.
Red retired from Schwerman where he had worked as a diesel mechanic. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Auburndale.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline (Blume) Tucker; children, Michael (Nora) Tucker, Joseph (Sheri) Tucker, Lisa (Steve) Collins, Rachaelle Jones, Robert (Marcy) Campbell and Patrick (Tammy) Campbell; 14 Grandchildren; and eight Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Fred Tucker; and two sisters, Alice McAvoy and Thelma Bumgardner.
The family will receive friends at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, May 6, 2019. Graveside services with military honors will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery.
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