Terry Lee Tucker

Terry Lee Tucker

Terry Lee Tucker, age 73 of Dongola, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at his home. 

He was born on Sept. 20, 1952 in Alto Pass, the son of Raymond and Myrtle (DeHart) Tucker. 

On June 26, 1976, he married Barbara Hartline at Kornthal Church in Jonesboro.

Terry is survived by his wife, Barbara Tucker; sons, Randy Cooley and Josh (Heather) Tucker; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda (Paul) Sutliff and Sue Hartline; other relatives and many friends. 

He was preceded by his parents; son, Chris Cooley, and brother-in law, Orvill Hartline.

Terry was a coffee and food enthusiast. Most mornings, he could be found drinking coffee with his buddies at Burger King. 

For many years, he enjoyed fishing. He’s lovingly described by his family and friends as an “agitator”. He will be dearly missed.

Funeral services for Terry Tucker were held on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, with Larry Jordan officiating. 

Interment followed at St. Johns Cemetery west of Dongola. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Johns Cemetery. Envelopes are available at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home.

To visit Terry’s memorial page and leave online condolences for his family, please visit the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home website at rendlemanhilemanfh.com

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