Cover photo for Michael Ray Tucker's Obituary
Michael Ray Tucker Profile Photo
In Memory Of
Michael Ray Tucker
1952 2023

Michael Ray Tucker

March 22, 1952 — July 21, 2023

Michael Ray Tucker, age 71, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born on March 22, 1952 in Maysville, KY to the late Lois and Roy Tucker.

Michael was a US Army Veteran and worked for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a Liquid Fuels Mechanic. He attended Way of the Cross for 55 years where he was lovingly called "Big Turkey". He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and spending time with friends and family. He was a devoted husband, loving father and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Fayrene Tucker; his daughters, Yalonda (David) Weber and Kristina (Michael) Kontos; his grandchildren, Mayah, David, Melina and Michael; his siblings, Larry (Patty) Tucker, Deborah Carver and Jerry (Alice) Tucker; brother-in-law, David (Rhonda) Smith and sister-in-laws, Dianna (Greg) Flory and Lori Smith; his aunt and uncle, Phyllis and David Maxwell. He is also survived by numerous family and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Way of the Cross Church, 612 Beatrice Dr. Dayton, OH 45404.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Way of the Cross Church, 612 Beatrice Dr. Dayton, OH 45404.

Michael will be laid to rest in Dayton Memorial Park.

To share a memory of Michael or to leave a special message for his family, please click share memories above.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Michael Ray Tucker, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, July 27, 2023

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Service

Friday, July 28, 2023

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 27

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree