Donald L Tucker

Donald L. Tucker, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at IU-Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born Dec. 25, 1954, the son of Louie Tucker and Virginia (Gibson) Tucker. Donald married Kim Tindle on Feb. 3, 1988, and she survives.

He is survived by daughter, Laura Beals of Shelbyville; sons, Corey Tucker of Shelbyville and James Coyt of Indianapolis; sisters, Faye Keith, Suzy Waters, Frances Freeman, Wendy Vanover and Lois King, all of Kentucky, and Regina Akers of Tennessee; brothers, Michael Tucker and Louie Tucker, both of Kentucky; and a host of family and friends and all of his Especially Kidz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Jones; and sisters, Nancy Phillips and Barbara Tucker.

Donald was sports fan and loved the Pittsburg Steelers and the University of Kentucky sports. He also enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and going to flea markets.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at the funeral home, with the Pastor Edwin Mohr officiating.

To help with funeral expenses, memorial contributions may be given the the Donald L. Tucker Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for the Tucker family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.