Bill Tucker

Bill W. Tucker, 87, of Baltimore, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at the Pickering House surrounded by his family.

Bill was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Bill was a 50+ year member of the Baltimore Masonic Lodge #475 F&AM. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite, Tarhe Shrine, and the Aladdin Shrine. He was a member of the Baltimore VFW Post# 3761. He was a former Baltimore council member, former chief of Liberty Township Fire Department, former superintendent of the Baltimore Parks, and former Baltimore Pool manager. Bill was a retired welder for Crown-Zellerbach Company.

Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, E. Louise Tucker; daughter, Tana (Richard) Kagey; son, I. Timothy (Susan) Tucker; 7 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Friesner, Kathryn Hickman, Betty Jeffers, and June (Ken) Holland; and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Treva Canfield; parents, Wilburn and Elsie Tucker; brothers, Donald Tucker and Fred Tucker; and sisters, Patsy McKensie and Josephine Reedy.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm Saturday at the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, with Reverend Jill Dunlap officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Baltimore. Friends may visit from 1:30 to 3:30 pm Saturday at the funeral home with a Masonic Service held at 3:00 pm. Caring Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pickering House, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or Trinity United Church of Christ, 105 N High St, Baltimore, Ohio 43105.

Memorial Service

Saturday August 20, 2011 , 3:30 pm at Johnson-Smith Funeral Home

Visitation

Saturday August 20, 2011 , 1:30 - 3:30 pm at Johnson-Smith Funeral Home