David "Dave" Arnold Tucker, age 69, passed away on July 5, 2018 in Gulfport, MS.
He was a resident of Gulfport, MS and formerly of Peoria, IL.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herschel E. Tucker and Marjorie McGuire; and five sisters, Mary Kay Dalrymple, Betty Graber, Bonnie Henderson, Joyce Frietag, and Marietta Easter.
He is survived by three children, David Barker, Scott Barker, and Brian Tucker; 14 siblings, Herschel "Tom" Tucker (Marge) of East Peoria, IL, Teresa Holford (Ray) of Elmwood, IL, John Tucker (Kathy) of Goodfield, IL, Kathy Elliot (Dwight) of Mossville, IL, Donna Mason (Greg) of Hamilton, MT, Jack Tucker (Debra) of Long Beach, MS, Kimberly Douglas (David) of Gulfport, MS, Karen McGuire of Saucier, MS, Kelly Lucas of Neosho, MO; grandchildren, Keetra "Ben" Heck and Cody Barker; four great-grandchildren, Carter, Grayson, Dawson, and Evalyn; 20 nieces and nephews; 21 great nieces and nephews; and many other close friends of whom he considered his family.
He attended Peoria High School, was a lifetime truck driver and was known as "Midnight". He formerly worked for W.C. Fore Trucking, Inc. and Coast Concrete.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach served the family. An online obituary may be viewed and memories and photos shared at
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