He retired from the United States Air Force as a Tech Sergeant after 22 years of service, sold insurance for American General Insurance Company for many years and was of the Baptist faith. Wes served tours of duty in Europe and Thailand, where they flew missions to Vietnam, serving as an AP (Air Policeman). He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying deer hunting and loved being at the Lincoln Drew Deer Camp with his buddies. He loved his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He presented himself friendly and had many, many friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Noah.
Survivors include his wife, Mary "Cissy" Gannaway Tucker of Monticello; two sons, Mark Tucker and wife Christy of Shady Shores, TX and Jason Tucker of Kimberly, WI; four daughters, Debbie Spayde and husband Rick of Long Beach, MS, Sherri Brosky and husband Dave of Greenwell Springs, LA, Paula Webb and husband Charles of Rock Springs and Suzanne Smith of Knoxville, TN; his sister, Opal Tucker Ward and husband Kim of Monticello; three nephews, John Ward, Roger Ward and Michael Ward all of Monticello; fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Private family graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Cornerville Cemetery in Lincoln County with Military Honors. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Memorials are preferred and may be made to: Arkansas City Baptist Church, P. O Box 459, Arkansas City, AR 71630 or Temple Baptist Church, P. O. Box 327, Dermott, AR 71638.
Condolences(32)
bobby cloud
jackson, MS Saturday, March 28, 2020Gosh, I wish I had known that Wesley was living in Monticello.
I would occasionally visit other friends on trips up there. . The last time that I saw Wes was at Walmart store in McGehee several years ago. Prayers are for his family. May God give them comfort and peace in his passing.
David Pierce
Mount Ida, AR Wednesday, March 25, 2020 You are in our thoughts and prayers always. We are sorry for your great loss of a wonderful man and friend. May God give you comfort at this time. Love, David and Mary DellJanice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Cissy, Opal & familyWesley truly loved you all and was a fun and caring gentleman. I know he will be missed by you all. May God give you peace and comfort.
With love & sympathy,
Janice
William S. "Bill" Tucker
Benton, AR Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Dear Cissy, Opal and family,It is with deep regret and sympathy that Kathryn and I have learned of the death of Wesley. Though my dad, Wm. S. "San" Tucker of Feenyville, was buried 1939 in the Cornerville Cemetery, I never had the opportunity to know Wes and family in my early years. It was only through the Cornerville Tucker Family Reunion at Cornerville, which Kathryn and I had the privilege to run for ten years, that I had the opportunity to know Wes. I knew immediately that he was a cousin that I could easily be a friend of,
God bless,
Bill
Jim and Donna Thomas
Hot Springs, TX Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Wes was a great guy. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to your family.Jim and Donna Thomas
Diane Shivers
, TX Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Dear Ms Cissy and family I’m sadden by passing of Mr Wes he was a wonderful person he taught me much about selling insurance but also was a friend praying for you and your familyDorothy Adcock McWhorter
Bedford, TX Tuesday, March 24, 2020 On behalf of the MHS graduating class of 1950, hats off to Wes and Cissy for hosting several 1950, 51 and 52 class reunions. Their efforts put into making these reunions a "fun time" will not go forgotten.This nation has again lost one of the best of the best, a retired United States Air Force veteran.
juanita & Burdistschetter
Great Falls, MT Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Burt and I send our love to family. You hold a special place in our hart. Cissy take care of your self. Burt and Juanita TschetterTerri Montgomery
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 24, 2020 So sorry for your loss! Great customer and friend to Monticello Exxon!Kim Prince
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Mrs. Cissy and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Wes. He was a character and I loved getting to visit with you both at the dentist office. Praying for you all.James C. "Jim" Scott
Warren, AR Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Farewell old friend and comrade. We enjoyed many days and nights together. I will still have the memories ,but you will be missed.David &Carolyn Holt
Dermott, AR Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Shocked to hear of Wes’s passage to eternity with God. But I believe he is ln a place we can’t began to imagine.We will miss him.Becky Densmore & Family
Cabot, AR Monday, March 23, 2020 We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all during this difficult time.Glenda Herren
Cabot, AR Monday, March 23, 2020 I'm sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and Prayers.Chuck Tucker
Conway, AR Monday, March 23, 2020 Prayers for you all...Mary Henderson
Portland, AR Monday, March 23, 2020 God Bless you all!Wes was a kind and giving person.
Love to all
Billy and Mary E
Gary Martin
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, March 23, 2020 Will miss you!Rhea LaGrone
Monticello, AR Monday, March 23, 2020 Cissy my thoughts and prayers are with you at this timeWes was a fun person to be around always so nice
Carol Webb Shore
Friendsville, TN Monday, March 23, 2020 Rest In PeaceDianne Herring
Dermott, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 Cissy & familyWas so sorry to hear about Wes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Love from Dianne & Carolyn Herring
Marijo Pruett Miles
Springfield, MO Sunday, March 22, 2020 My thoughts and prayers are with and for all of you .Your loved one will be missed by not only family but also his very many friends. Sincerely, Marijo Pruett MilesSherri Witcher
Tillar, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 We are so sorry for your loss! Dwight and I are thinking about everyone during this sad time! May God give you peace and strength.With Love,
Dwight and Sherri Witcher
Ray Mayers
Lakevillage, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 So very very sorry. He was such a good man and we all loved him.Karen & Joe Robertson
Tillar, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.Carolyn Hughes
Star City, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 So sorry for your losCarl & Chris Kennedy
Pine bluff, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Wes he will be greatly missed by many family and friends. Prayers for all family at this time of your loss.Dan & Patty Chance
Star City, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 Sending our prayers and condolences to the family.Curtis &Marie Lagrone
Dermott, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Wes. Marie & I have fond memories of always running into you both at our favorite restaurants. May God give you peace as you go through the days ahead.Peggy Willams
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 Cissy, Opal and the Tucker,family we are so sad to hear this, we love this family and have precious memories of them. We know that Wesley is in a much better place surrounded by loved ones and I know that his mother was there to greet him with open arms. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, May God Bless and comfort you. Johnny and Peggy WilliamsBrenna Smith
Knoxville, TN Sunday, March 22, 2020 I love my papaw very much and I miss him terribly. I wish I could hear him one more timeKaren Webb
Rock Springs, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are praying that the LORD will comfort you. Wesley will be greatly missed by all in our community. 🙏Renee Binns
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 22, 2020 I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Wes passing. He was a very sweet man. Prayers for you Cissy and family.