Wade Tucker

Wade Tucker, 56, formerly of Independence, MO passed away June 19, 2011 at his home in St. Charles, MO. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the chapel. Burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Wade was born July 12, 1954 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to James LeDell and Iva Gene Tucker. He had proudly worked for 10 years as a volunteer Fire Fighter and EMT with the Fort Osage Fire District. In 2002, Wade retired after 40 years in the grocery business. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Rhonda Tucker; three children, Neko Tucker-Smith and husband Phil, Tony Tucker and wife Heather, Brandi Tucker-Davis and husband Jeff; six grandchildren, Jaxon, Keyton, Chris, Jeffrey, Paige and Logan; as well as two brothers, Drew and Gary Tucker.