Gene Tucker

Gene Tucker

1929 - 2019

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Obituary of Gene Tucker

  Sylvester E. (Gene) Tucker, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 31, 2019, in Caldwell, ID, joining his wife Maxine Tucker in heaven.

  Gene was born on June 20,1929, in Woodsboro, TX to Charlie and Henrietta Tucker. He was a paratrooper in the Korean War (1950-1953) 187th Airborne RCT. He married Maxine Tucker (Johnson) February 1979.

He enjoyed logging, ranching, fur trapping, hound hunting, elk hunting, fishing, being with his family, watching the Dallas Cowboys play and watching Western Movies.

  He is survived by his kids, grand kids, great grand kids, sister Olita Mendez and many nieces and nephews.

  A viewing for friends and family will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 5-8 pm at Flahiff Funeral Chapel in Caldwell.  Rosary recital will begin at 7 pm.  Graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd Boise, ID.

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Tuesday
7
January

Viewing

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Flahiff Funeral Chapel
624 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell, Idaho, United States
208-459-0833
Tuesday
7
January

Rosary Recital

7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Flahiff Funeral Chapel
624 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell, Idaho, United States
208-459-0833
Wednesday
8
January

Graveside Service

11:00 am
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Idaho State Veterans Cemetery
10100 Horseshoe Bend
Boise, Idaho, United States