Rockdale Reporter, Thur., 6 Sept 2007

Paul Tucker, 82, of Thorndale died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007 at Johns Community Hospital in Taylor. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 23 at Providence Funeral Home with Rev. Travis Summerlin officiating. Burial followed at Thorndale City Cemetery.

Mr. Tucker was born to Charlie L. and Eula (Caffey) Tucker on July 1, 1925 in Milam County.

He married Lanette Phillips.

He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army, Co. F, 22nd Infantry.

Mr. Tucker was a member of the Tenth Street United Methodist Church and worked at Alcoa for 37 years before retiring. He served on the Thorndale City Council for four years, was a trustee at Tenth Street UMC and coached Little League for more than 40 years. He loved his country, and he loved kids and sports of all kinds.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, two sisters, and a granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife, Lanette Phillips Tucker; three sons, Gaylan Tucker; John Tucker and his wife, Tricia; Len Tucker and wife, Fran; a daughter, Andra Lehmann and her husband, Larry; a sister, Emma Lillian Strong; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Daisy Tucker and Dorothy Tucker; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to Tenth Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 851, Taylor, TX, 76574.