Ronnie "Preacher" Tucker

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 73 years of age.

Born in Russell County, on March 19, 1951, he was a son of the late Woodrow and Neetie Isabelle Wilson Tucker. Preacher was widely known in Russell County; some would say that he was a local celebrity. For 35 years, his voice was well known to Russell Countians as a dee-jay at the WJRS Laker Country radio station. At WJRS, his “Ron Records Tucker” radio show on Wednesday nights was a favorite of many as he fielded requests and took call-ins. Preacher was a calm, peaceful and loving presence to many, who knew no hate or dislike of anyone. He was known for his laugh and his passion for old cars. He could be seen driving around in his 1956 Chevy, which he would say was the nicest car he ever had.

Preacher was the type of person who made everyone around him just a little bit better. Not only did he have a familiar voice, but he was also a familiar face to many as he worked at Key Market and Houchens grocery stores. Preacher was a member of Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Preacher was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Tucker; two brothers-in-law, Kenny Jones and Bill Deaton; a nephew, Troy Tucker; and a niece, Trudy Caudill.

Preacher is survived by two sisters, Doris Jones of West Chester, Ohio, and Betty Deaton of Greenfield, Indiana; a sister-in-law, Margie Tucker of Franklin, Indiana; one nephew, Scott (and Vonda) Deaton; four nieces, Kimberly (and Brady) Marshall, Tammy Tucker, Kelly (and Rob) Whitlock, and Teresa (Terry) Burton; special cousin, Arlene Robertson; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews and treasured friends.

Funeral services are 1:00 PM Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Bernard Funeral Home with Brother Donald Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Bernard Funeral Home and will continue Thursday morning beginning at 7:30 AM until time of services.  

Pallbearers are Bo Roy, Jessie Tucker, Scott Deaton, Brady Marshall, Kem Bell, and Frankie McGowan.

Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Bailey and Milze McGowan.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pine Grove Cemetery Fund. Donations may be left at the funeral home. 

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

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