Danny Tucker

Obituary of Danny Roger Tucker

Danny Roger Tucker, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1944, in Versailles, KY, to his late parents, James Oscar Tucker and Catherine Blair Tucker. Danny was married to his beloved wife, Glenn Rose Vaughn Tucker, for 61 wonderful years.

Danny had a passion for his work and spent his career in Construction and Excavating alongside his brothers, Garnett and Joe Tucker. He cherished the great outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. Danny was also an avid fan of truck pulls, car racing, and UK Basketball games. He was a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, Danny is lovingly remembered and survived by his daughter, Cheryl L. Yunt (David); grandchildren, Caitlyn Bruner and Tanner Yunt; great-grandchildren, Tucker and Taylor Bruner; sisters, Kathy Belcher and Yvonne Toles; and brothers, Joe and Charles Tucker.

Danny was predeceased by his parents, his son Danny Roger Tucker Jr., sisters Billie “Sitter” Bowers and Zelma Carver, and brothers James Tucker Jr. and Garnett Tucker.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. at Saffell House Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 12 p.m., with visitation preceding from 11-12 p.m., at Saffell House Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will immediately follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Brother Mike Butler will officiate the service.

Pallbearers will be Zach Bruner, Tanner Yunt, Bryce Jump, George Peach, Tyler Keene, and David Yunt.

Saffell House Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.saffellhousefuneralhome.com

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Tuesday
11
June

Danny Tucker Visitation

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Saffell House Funeral Home
340 South Main Street
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States
5025983268
Wednesday
12
June

Danny Tucker Visitation

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Saffell House Funeral Home
340 South Main Street
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States
5025983268
Wednesday
12
June

Danny Tucker Funeral Service

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Saffell House Funeral Home
340 South Main Street
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States
5025983268
Wednesday
12
June

Danny Tucker Graveside Service

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Sunset Memorial Gardens
3250 VERSAILLES RD.
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, United States
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