Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
Dan A. Tucker
DAN A. TUCKER DIES UNEXPECTEDLY, July 2,1967
Daniel A. Tucker, 83, 16 East Maple Street, Washington, died suddenly
at his residence at 5 a.m. Sunday. He had been in failing health for
eight years. Born June 1, 1884, in Daviess County, Mr. Tucker was the
son of John W. and Susan Tucker. He married Pearley Williams June 6,
1906 and she survives. Mr. Tucker was educated in Daviess County Schools,
was a member of the E. U. B. Church, Charity Lodge No. 30 F & AM and
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Mr. Tucker worked for the B & O
for several years and was on Engine 401 when it went through Blue Hole
Treatle March 27, 1913. He survived by climbing into a tree. He also
worked for the C & EI Railroad out of Terre Haute for several years.
After that he was connected with Williams Ice and Coal Company and
the Washington Motor Express. He was a faithful fan of the Washington
Hatchets and attended all games as long as his health permitted. Surviving
besides his wife are two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Kelley and Mrs. Eva
Hammer, both of Washington and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers
and four sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held
at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Gill Funeral Home with Rev.R.P. Hawkins
officating and burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home after 7 p.m. tonight. The Masons will hold services at
the Gill Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.