Kenny Tucker, 60, a Clearwater native, died May 25, 2008. He graduated from Largo High School, Class of 1965 and was retired from Midway Services. He is a member of Grace Bible Church in Hendersonville, NC and a long time member of Clearwater First Assembly of God. He wrote and sang southern gospel music. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Turnburke Tucker; a son, Donny of Largo; two daughters, Penny Tucker Dobson of Clearwater and Keri Tucker of Colfax, IN; his mother, Flora Blanche Tucker and his brother, Roger, both of Largo; two sisters, Paulette Wanchik of Largo and Linda Burgess of Safety Harbor; a sister-in-law, Shirley Tucker; and seven grandchildren, Brittany, Courtney, Joshua, Ashley, Matthew, Christopher, and Destiney. Memorial services will be held 10:30am on Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at Clearwater First Assembly of God. Burial with full Military Honors will be at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
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Honey,
I miss you so very much and can’t wait to join you in our brand new home.
Love Me.
my condolences to the family and
dear freinds of kenny he was a good
man, rest asured he with our LORD JESUS CHRIST!!!
DAD,
I will never forget you, I will be with you in the future. I know you will always look down on us.
I love you,
and will never ever forget you
Penny Tucker-Dobson Daughter
A.K.A Pea Soup
Kathy
So sorry to hear of the loss of Kenny he was a great person to have known for almost 50 yrs. We know he is in a better place and that we will get to see him again.
Our love and prayers are with his family.
Ken and Carol Hatcher
Dear Blanche, Kathy and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Kenny was always such a sweet and gentle natured person. May God comfort your hearts and bring you peace.
In Christ,
Shalah Dobson and Marie Dobson Davisson
Blanche, Kathy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayer is that God will bless and comfort each of you.
Kenny is in a much better place and we will see him again.
Love and Prayers,
Sally Bentley
Dear Papaw,
I love you and miss you so much. You will always be in my heart. I am happy that i got to spend my life with you. Im glad your in a better place, we miss you and will come be with you one day . I love you sooooo much
Love
Brittany Tucker AKA Britt Britt
granddaughter
i have now been a part of kenny family for about over 15years now , he is my brothers wifes dad , and we all grew up with him , in our young school years , he was a fine christian man , who loved his family ,and loved the lord , he was one of the most talented piano conductors in the whole world ,and wrote buetiful gospel music,,he will be dearly missed , but knowing that he is now at the right hand of the father ,,,,,we are blessed love ,your son in christ ,,buddy
My condolences to the Tucker family. I have known Kenny since we were kids growning up in the old neighborhood and attending First Assembly. He will be missed by all.
I grew up in Clearwater 1st AG and remember Kenny fondly. I remember when he and Jeep Jordan started the Watchmen Quartet. My prayers will be with his family in the days ahead. May the God of all comfort give you peace!
I have known Kenny and Kathy for close to 50 years and have such fond memories. Kenny and I took piano from Sis. Booker way back when. He was a wonderful christian man and his music will bless the Lord for many years to come.My love and prayers go out to you Kathy and your family. God bless.
DEAR KATHY and FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL MISS HIS KIND AND GENTLE SPIRIT AND HIS INSPIRING TALENT. I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT I GOT TO TALK TO KENNY BY PHONE LAST WEEK. HIS UPLIFTING TESTIMONY TO ME WAS SIMPLY “I HOPE GOD WILL HEAL ME IF THAT’S HIS WILL, BUT IF NOT I’M STILL A WINNER”. SUCH GREAT COURAGE AND FAITH IS CERTAINLY AN INSPIRATION FOR ME.
Kenny Tucker is an inspiration to us all. He was a devout Husband and a follower of God. He used the talents that God gave him in many ways to bless many people throughout the years. I am honored to have known him. I will miss his heart, his humor and his ability to play anything with just about any instrument. Life will not be the same without you, Uncle Kenny. See you soon…
To the Entire Family of Randy and Linda Burgess, Please know your all in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you with his LOVE and STRENGTH at this time and may you have PEACE knowing that Kenny is in Heaven and God will see you through this difficult time. Love,
May God Bless you Randy Burgess and all of your family at this difficult time.
I’m Gonna miss you Brother. I hope you and Gary and Daddy find a good fishing spot up in heaven. You left us too soon but we know you are with Jesus. I will never forget you Boop Will miss your music and you and Roger clowning. around. Some day we will all be together again and we can have a ho-down . Love you always- Sis
My prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you in your time of need. Love,
Kathy,
Please know you and the family are in our prayers.I remember Daystar and my son Scott playing drums for the group. Kenny was such an inspiration to him.God bless you and we will be reunited forever.
Dear Kathy and Family-
We will miss Kenny. Even though you have been in FL for a while, your Hendersonville fellowship still thinks of you and Kenny as being there with us. We’ll always cherish Kenny as a musician, songwriter, and friend. We still listen to “One in Him” and have given copies to fellow grace believers. And just think, Kenny’s at peace with his Savior now! From what Curt told us, Kenny was an awesome testimony to Paul’s message, right up to the end. Romans 8:28
We will always remember Kenny’s wonderful songs that he wrote. Looking forward to seeing him in heaven someday. And rejoicing in is faith in our Lord Jesus Christ for whom Kenny was a wonderful ambassador.
With sympathy and remembrance. Greg Bark. Randy’s best friend.
Our condolences and heart-felt sadness for our family as we’ll all miss Kenny and his awesome talents of comforting and belonging through his music and personality. Our kindest regards, Bob and Kathy and kids
Kathy and family, So sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless all of you. Joe Serra
My heart felt sympathy goes out to all of the family. Uncle Buster and my dad, John, were brothers. Although Kenny and I were first cousins, wer never had the opportunity to get to know each other. It was a beautiful service. I regret that I never got to know such a talented and special individual.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kenny; while its been several years many since we were at Eckerds, I do remember those days regularly. As I do, I will also remember you and your family in prayer, knowing we will one day be together with our saviour.
We will truly miss our very funny and very talented Uncle. He is safe in His arms and will live in our hearts always.
All our Love,
Jennifee, Steve, Kaycie, and Danica
Kathy and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that Kenny awaits in a far better place. Peace to you, and grace, from your family in Hendersonville.
Kathy,
How impressed I was to hear testimonies of Kenny Tucker the Christian, the father, the friend. And then to hear stories of Kenny the soldier. My memories, personally are as a new convert at First Assembly. You guys were part of that group that ’welcomed’ me in. It was an honor for me to serve as your funeral director.
The following members of the V.F.W. Post 9272 Honor Guard were priviledged to participate in the service to honor your loved one’s service to our country:
Bud Burket – Captain
Dayle Stevens – Chaplain
Len Davis – Sgt. of the Guard
Belinda Potter – Rifleman
Perry Potter – Rifleman
Walt Closson – Rifleman
Fred Mai – Rifleman
Vern Covell- Rifleman
Rick Hollenstein – Rifleman
Jeanne Burket – Bugler
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy and thank you for your generous donation to our Post. This donation will help us to further our efforts in giving each veteran the honors they deserve.
May your loved one, Kenny, rest in peace.
Kathy and Family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss, Kenny was a great guy that we remember well, he had a great talent for music, it seems like yesterday he was playing in church, he is now in gods Hands, God Bless all of you.
Kathy and Family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss, Kenny was a great guy that we remember well, he had a great talent for music, it seems like yesterday he was playing in church, he is now in gods Hands, God Bless all of you.
Kathy and Family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss, Kenny was a great guy that we remember well, he had a great talent for music, it seems like yesterday he was playing in church, he is now in gods Hands, God Bless all of you.
Kenny, your home-going was much too soon, but it was something you were looking forward to. It’s evident in a lot of the songs you wrote. Music was your life and your life will live on in your music, and you will live on in our hearts. Mom always liked you best! Love, Paulette
my dad was THE best piano player in the world to me. he was one of my best friends. i was, is, and always will be “daddy’s little girl.” we love and miss him very much and we will all be together in that mansion in the sky one day. he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and we r very blessed to have had him in our lives. no longer is he suffering from pain. he was, is, and will always be in our thoughts, prayers, and our hearts forever. gone but never, ever will u be forgotten. DADDY i love u so much and i am very proud to be your daughter.
Dear Kathy
Kenny will be missed by many, but his reward is greater than anything this side of Heaven. We will miss his wonderfull music and his sheepish grin. please come see us anytime.
Love in Jesus
Wayne and Jan
Dear Tucker Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Although it has been many years since I have seen any of you, I remember what a wonderful man Kenny was and how much ne loved his family. He was like a second Dad to me because I practically lived at your house! and he put up with Keri and I and whatever we were up to! He will always be remembered and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Kathy,
We were so shocked to hear of Kenny’s passing, but at the same time, happy for him to be with the Lord now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family now as you go thru the grieving process. Isn’t it great to know that you will be together again for eternity? It is hard enough losing loved ones, but we have the knowledge that we will be reunited one day and we have that to look forward to. We often play the “One In Him” tape and have always enjoyed it. It will have even more special meaning now knowing that Kenny is with his Lord. Take care of yourself and know we love you all.
All my love and thoughts are with you.
I went to school with Kenny for many years in Largo. My memories of him are all sweet and good. It is with sorrow that I learned of his passing. May the love and prayers of others somehow ease your pain.
KAT and family,
NancyJean and my hearts prayers and thoughts are with you. There are many fond memories of growing up with Kenny. It is great to not have to wonder where Kenny is now. We know that he is with Jesus and will be there when we get there!
Kathy, I met you at Bay Pines while friends were there at bedside in Hospice to care for you and for Kenny. The gentleman had sung with Kenny in a Gospel Quartet as I recall. Have thought of you and your family since learning of Kenny’s very recent diagnosis and rapid decline. I pray the Lord will extend His special grace to you, and to each of your family, as you try to gain some equalibrium now. And that will take time. Let me encourage you to see http://www.thedashmovie.com on the internet and think of how much Kenny’s “Dash” means to you, “those who loved him most!” Such reflection can be part of the healing over time.
The Peace of Christ,
Dan Hummer
Chaplan, Bay Pines VA
Kenny and I were friends before we even knew what being friends meant. Growing up together was one of the biggest priveledges of my life. We grew up together at Clearwater First Assembly along with our many other friends. We became “blood brothers” in our own little ritual before we were teenagers. A piece of me has gone with Kenny and I look forward to the day when we can see each other again in Heaven. I miss my best friend more than any one can know.
Hi Dad, Happy Father’s Day, it has been three weeks ago today that you had to go, but I will never forget you so.
I Love You,
Happy Father’s Day
Love Penny Sue Tucker-Dobson
Your daughter PEA SOUP
Dear Papaw, I love you with all my heart, and I will never ever forget you … I couldn’t forget my Papaw
okay I love you
Love,
Destiney Tucker
A.K.A Desi
Granddaughter
I still can’t believe it’s been 10 years since you been gone papaw it still hurts and seems unfair that you had cancer out of all people
#GONEBUTNEVERFORGOTTEN
Granddaughter