Jackie Ray Tucker

Jackie Ray Tucker was born on July 28, 1950 in Murphysboro, IL and passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Westfield, IN. He was the son of Ray and Georgia Tucker of Murphysboro, Illinois, deceased. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret Tucker. Also surviving are children, Kimberly Armstrong (Timothy), Kellie McAdams (David), Kendra Morgan (Douglas); grandchildren, Taylor, Brandon (Melissa), Hannah, Ava (Ryan), Kalyssa, Graceanne, Eli, Elliott, Corinne, Rachel, Tanner; and great grandchildren, Maryn and Alex. A brother, Jimmy Tucker, and a sister, Deborah Pierce, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.

Jack graduated from Murphysboro H.S. He attended Cincinnati Bible College and St. Louis Bible College. He greatly enjoyed being in Drama and received the Thespian Award for his acting ability. After college, he was employed by General Mills in the Chicago area. After marriage, he was employed by Federal Mogul, Mooresville, IN as a foundryman for 22 years until the plant closed. Then he was a cook for Denny’s Restaurant, and for Kroger Grocery for several years. He also earned his CDL and was a long-distance semi-truck driver until he retired.

One of Jack’s greatest joys in life was being a grandpa. He adored each of his grandkids and they in turn adored him. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his kids and grandkids if at all possible. He was a great cook and his biscuits and gravy were legendary.

Jack was talented with a booming voice, and his beautiful tenor voice was often heard in church choirs and as a soloist. Jack loved singing his praises to God in worship whenever he could.

Jack had a “green thumb” when it came to growing vegetable gardens and was always happy to share the abundance with family and neighbors. His back yard flower gardens were lovely also.

Jack was a “people person” and never met a stranger. He had a God given gift of serving others whenever possible and was known for his great optimism and enthusiasm. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

After cremation, a Celebration of Life honoring his life with sharing of special thoughts and memories will be held at Leppert Mortuary – Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN, on Saturday, June 6th. There will be a gathering from 1-3 PM with the Celebration to follow at 3:00 PM.