Danny Tucker, 80, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born February 16, 1945 in Casey County, a son of the late R.V. and Rebecca Luttrell Tucker.
Danny worked for over 30 years as a mechanic at People’s Tobacco Warehouse in Somerset. He also enjoyed working on cars out of his own garage at home. Danny formerly attended the old Fountain Run Church. He was also one of the primary caretakers for the Holt-Tucker Ridge Cemetery for many years.
SURVIVORS:
1 brother: Nicky Tucker of Russell Springs
Nephew: Charles Tucker of Louisville
3 nieces: Leah Tucker of Russell Springs, Stephanie (Chad) Mayes of Bedford, and Emma Tucker of Washington D.C.
Sister-in-law: Charlotte Tucker of Louisville
A host of great-nieces & great-nephews
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Stevie Tucker and Omery “Budge” Tucker; and two sisters: Janice Tucker and Sandra Kaye Tucker.
Funeral Service: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs with Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating
Burial: Holt-Tucker Ridge Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Friday
Pallbearers: Roger Tucker, David Henderson, Richie Wilson, Jeremy Hopper, Charles Tucker, and Skyler Mayes
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Holt-Tucker Ridge Cemetery Fund. These can be mailed to Leah Tucker, 347 Hwy 1383, Russell Springs, KY 42642 or left at the funeral home.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
