Howard Tucker

Howard William Tucker born September 23, 1937; age 76, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2014.  Born in Columbus, Ohio to Ted and Opal Tucker.

He was a retired fire fighter from the city of Columbus;  a Navy veteran.  He was an avid clogger for Teays River Cloggers.  He enjoyed woodworking, the outdoors and bluegrass music.

Survived by his wife Shelby of 58 years; daughter, Cindy Donohoe (special friend Stuart MacLeod; son, Kelly Tucker (Barb Tucker); grandsons, Ryan Donohoe (Heather Mets), Josh Maynard (Hannah Maynard); great-grandchildren, Carter & Lillian Maynard; cousin, Bill Tucker of PA; cousin, Margie Derr of Logan.

A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling.  Rev. John Colburn officiating with the interment following in Muhlenberg Township Cemetery in Darbyville.  A military service will be performed by the Circleville Amvets Post #2256 for the Navy veteran.  Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 10^th from 4 – 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Teays River Cloggers in care of Carla Stepp, 18200 Winchester Rd, Ashville, OH., 43103.