Robert Tucker

Robert H. Bob Tucker

Services are scheduled at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 30, at First Baptist Church for Robert H. Bob Tucker, age 69, of Roswell, who passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Pastor Jason Perry of Tabernacle Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Bob was born October 16, 1941 in Graham, Texas to Ernest C. and Opal McNeely Tucker. The family moved to Roswell in 1947. Both parents preceded him in death, as did his brother and best friend, Fred Tucker.

He married his high school sweetheart Cathleen Cathy McClain on December 17, l960 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She survives him at the family home. Also surviving are his three children: his son Larry Tucker of Burlingame, California, daughters Lori Housewright and her husband Rick, Lesli Clemmons and her husband Jason of Lubbock, Texas. He has four grandchildren, Rikki and Cameron Housewright , and Jacob and Caitlin Clemmons, and one great granddaughter, Taylor Housewright. Other survivors include his brother Bill Tucker and his wife Adelaide and his sister Janie Acosta of Albuquerque.

Bob grew up in Roswell and graduated from Roswell High School in 1960. Upon graduation, he spent six months in the National Guard at Fort Ord, California. He remained in the National Guard for several years and was a Staff Sergeant. When he returned home he went to work in his familys business, Tucker Bros. Shoes and Ready Wear. Bob later became involved in Real Estate and owned T L Real Estate for 25 years. In 1985 he and his wife, Cathy opened Mama Tuckers Donut and Cake Shop which they owned and operated for 23 years. Bob loved managing the donut shop more than anything he did in his professional life. He also established many side businesses, including T L Popcorn Co. which he ran for several years. In this business he sold concession equipment and supplies. In his retirement he went back to work at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. There he was able to work with the public in a different capacity.

Bob served on the City of Roswell Parks and Recreation committee and was involved in the establishment of Enchanted Hills Park. His love of civic involvement led him to join the Roswell Noon Optimist Club in 1967. He had the honor of serving as the clubs president twice and also chaired many committees. He served as New Mexico West Texas District governor of the Optimist Clubs in 2002, 2003. His favorite project was Childhood Cancer and this led him to become involved in the Ronald McDonald House Charity. Early this year he had the honor to be appointed to the state board as a director of this wonderful organization. Bob belonged to the First Baptist Church in Roswell.

Bob loved collecting guns and knives and loved going to gun shows across the state to buy and sell. He and his wife, Cathy, enjoyed many wonderful trips together as he loved to travel.

Pallbearers will be Larry Hill, James Waide, Ardist Allen, Roland Schenck, Tommy Weathers, and Larry Arnold. Honorary pallbearers will be all members of the Roswell Noon Optimist Club.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Roswell Noon Optimist Club, P. O. Box 591, Roswell or the Ronald McDonald House Charity, 1011 Yale N. E. , Albuquerque, N. M. 87106.

Service

Funeral Service

First Baptist Church
500 North Pennsylvania
Roswell, NM  88201
Saturday, July 30, 2011
11:00 AM

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

P.O. Box 591
Roswell, NM  88202


1011 Yale Blvd., NE
Albuquerque, NM  87106