James R. Tucker

James Robert Tucker, 64, of Fairland, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born Dec. 2, 1947, in Covington, Ky., he was the son of Wesley and Della (Snead) Tucker. He married Patricia Mercer on March 17, 2001, and she survives.

Other survivors include sons, Wes Tucker and Jimmie Mercer, both of Shelbyville, and Mitchell Tucker of New York; daughters, Vera Mercer of Fairland and Pamella Garrison of Crothersville; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and sisters, Pat Spurlin of Shelbyville and Wanda Girbler of Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters.

Mr. Tucker had worked for K.T. Corp. for 27 years, then for VTI for five years, retiring in 2005.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was known for his woodworking craftsmanship of carousels.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St.

Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, with the Rev. Elaine Iles officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the James Robert Tucker Memorial Fund in care of Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville IN 46176.

An online guest book may be signed at www.murphyparks.com.

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