Obituaries: Edgar Leon Tucker (July. 24, 1945 - Feb. 17, 2010)

Edgar Leon Tucker

Eddie graduated from Fillmore High School in 1964. Shortly after, he joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego where he served his country for two years. He was honorably discharged from the military and settled in Bakersfield, Calif. While living there, he worked as a delivery man for an office supply business and in the oil fields for several years.

When Eddie was 45 years old he attended and graduated from the State of California Corrections Academy and became a Correctional Officer. He then made his home in Crescent City, where he worked as a Correctional Officer at Pelican Bay State Prison. He retired in 2005.

Eddie enjoyed fishing on the ocean, working in his yard and in his shop. He loved country music. He was known for his sense of humor.

On June 6, 1998, he was united in marriage to Veronica Sena in Reno, Nev.

He is survived by his wife, Veronica Tucker of Crescent City; sister Yvonne Olson and husband, Bob of Ventura, Calif.; brother Jerry Tucker of Albany, Ore.; step-son Robert Sanchez and wife Mary of Brookings, Ore.; step-daughter Mary Shaw of Crescent City; step-daughter Terri Sanchez of Eureka; step-daughter Melissa Ford and husband Matt of Crescent City; step-son, Troy Chacey of Crescent City; nephew Mike Leach and niece Judy Tucker of Albany, Ore.; niece Lori Leach and husband, Troy of Ventura, Calif.; nephew Jon Olson and wife Wendy of Camarillo, Calif.; great-nieces Hillary Asbury and Samantha Olson, great-nephew Joshua Olson, two aunts, an uncle, and numerous cousins.

Eddie was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad, grandparents Bunny and Cora Tucker and Luther and Elizabeth West.

He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. He was a precious soul and may he rest in peace.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wier’s Mortuary Chapel at 408 G Street in Crescent City. Funeral services will be conducted there by Pastor Jim Ford at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at Redwood Family Worship Center on English Lane following the services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel of Crescent City .