Gary Tucker Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gary Tucker (Benton, Illinois), whose life came to an end on February 20, 2026 at the age of 74, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son Dakota Logan Tucker; his parents, Johnny W. Tucker and Mildred Smith Tucker; and his siblings, Johnny Logan Tucker and Phyllis Tucker Feuquay.
He is survived by: his wife Karen Tucker (Upchurch); his sons, Wesley Tucker and Skyler Tucker (Jamie); his grandchildren, Keagen Tucker, Kollin Tucker, Shauna Tucker, Jesse Tucker and Claire Tucker; and his brother Bradley Tucker (Karla). He is also survived by son Dakota's fiancée; and many extended family.
The family prefers memorial contributions be made in lieu of flowers to the Dakota Tucker Memorial Scholarship at the SIUE School of Pharmacy at https://connect.siue.edu, which supports future pharmacy students in honor of Dakota.
