Paul A. Tucker Jr., age 52, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home in Metropolis, Illinois.
Paul was born on September 11, 1970, in Mayfield, to the late Paul A. Tucker Sr. and Mary Willett Tucker of Wickliffe. Paul was of the Baptist faith. He worked as a general laborer for the car wash and construction industry. Paul was a heavy metal music enthusiast, who loved to sing and dabble on the guitar. He was a history buff who studied World War II and Vietnam history. Paul was extremely witty and intelligent, but most importantly, he loved those around him, especially his children, who were the joy of his life. He will be remembered by his family as a great father and a good son.
Paul is survived by his mother, Mary A. Tucker; his fiancé, Carla Fisher; two daughters, Crysania Tucker of Wickliffe and Caitlyn Drew Tucker (Grace Fortune) of West Paducah; two sons, Kirk Alexander Tucker of Wyoming and Griffin Andrew Tucker of West Paducah; step-son Jacob Bayles of Paducah; two sisters, Sonia Helm (Michael) of Wickliffe, and Jill Tudor (Dennis) of Columbus, Ohio; and niece, Gabrielle Tudor.
He was preceded in death by his father; his paternal grandparents, Ray and Catherine Tucker; and maternal grandparents, Charles Conrad and Helene Willett.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Blandville with Rev. Zeke Hobbs officiating.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe.
Expression of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society, 952 Fairview Avenue, Suite #4, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe is in charge of arrangements.
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