DAVID AUSTIN TUCKER

Mr. David Austin Tucker, 60, of Grand Prairie, Texas, formerly of Quincy, died at 12:55 p.m. Monday (December 21, 2009) in Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas.

Born November 30, 1949 in Quincy, David was the son of Clarence W. "Sonny"  and Flora A. Herleman Tucker.

David served his country in the U.S. Army during two tours of duty in Vietnam.

Mr. Tucker was employed as a truck driver and later became a General Manager for various truck companies in Texas.

Survivors include his mother, Flora Tucker of Quincy; an Aunt, Elda Herleman of Quincy; five nieces and nephews, Kenyon, Michael, Carlene, Kimberly and Karen; a great nephew, Anthony Joseph; and a great niece, April Lynn.

Mr. Tucker was prececed in death by his father; a sister, Barbara Van Tieghem; an Aunt, Hazel Herleman; and two Uncles, Melvin Tucker and Elmer Tucker.

Cremation rites were accorded to Mr. Tucker.  There will be no services. The Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.