GREENVILLE – Jewell Franklin Tucker, 90, of Greenville, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Tucker was born February 2, 1932, in Muhlenberg County. He was a member of Woodson Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran. His priorities in life were faith and family. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His hobbies were fishing and running his backhoe.

He is survived by his wife, Glena Ree Poole Tucker; 3 children, Jewell Lynn (Teresa) Tucker of Central City, Susan Sisk of Greenville, and Regina Tucker of Greenville; grandchildren, Jenny (Buck) Shepherd, Joe (Sam) Tucker, David (Wendy) Abshire, and Scarlet (Nate) Brown; 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brothers, Buddy Tucker, and Bobby Tucker; and sister, Tunny Noffsinger.

Funeral services are Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 12:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Rev. Terry Chaney officiating. Burial in Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00AM-12:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.