Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
Daniel A. Tucker
Dan A. Tucker
Dies Unexpectedly
Daniel A. Tucker, 83, 16 East Maple Street, died suddenly at his residence at 5 a.m. Sunday. He had been in failing health for eight years.
Born June !, 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 Trestle 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 officiating 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.
Contributed by: Sandy Dill