Paul was born in Cairo, Illinois on August 7, 1945 to the late Catherine DeJarnett Dillworth. He was a United States Army Veteran and a retired mechanic. Paul was a jack of all trades who could fix, make and fabricate anything. He enjoyed spending time rebuilding and tinkering on old cars. He was strong minded man who had a creative sense of humor and was unforgettable.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Willett Tucker of Wickliffe; two daughters, Sonia Helm (Michael) of Wickliffe and Jill Tudor (Dennis) of Pataskala, Ohio; one son, Paul Arnold Tucker, Jr., (fiancé, Carla) of Metropolis; one sister, Barbara Scott of Wickliffe; three brothers, Edward Tucker of Clinton, Gerald Tucker (Carol) of Clinton, Billy Dillworth of Paducah; and five grandchildren, Kirk Tucker, Crysania Tucker, Caitlyn Tucker. Griffin Tucker and Gabrielle Tudor.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine DeJarnett Dillworth.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Blandville with Bro. David Hendon officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contribution to: The American Cancer Society, 952 Fairview Avenue, Suite #4, Bowling Green, KY 42101 or National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, KY-SE Indiana Center, 1169 Eastern Parkway, Suite 2266, Louisville, KY 42017.
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