David Dobbs Tucker, Sr.

David Dobbs Tucker, Sr., (85) a devoted Methodist Christian, passed peacefully surrounded by his close family on Monday, March 20, 2023. Angels quickly guided him into eternal rest with the love of his life, Jeanne Tucker who preceded him in death in 2015 after 55 years of marriage. David Sr., and Jeanne met at U of F and they were married in Gainesville, FL in June of 1960. They quickly became foster parents and at the beginning they specializing in fostering newborns. Over the years, they fostered many newborns. As they grew their own family through adoption, they continued to foster kids of all ages. Each child that entered their life they worked hard to let help them understand how special, important, and loved they were. David Sr. and Jeanne always worked tirelessly with each child to help them develop their own interests and talents that would guide them into adulthood and pass on to others the gift love, kindness, and Christianity. David, Sr. was never without a smile or a kind word to say. He believed strongly in the power of prayer and was a part of many Christian groups over the years. He was a member of Powell United Methodist Church and enjoyed so many activities there, particularly using his gift of voice in the choir. Born in Atlanta, GA, on February 14th, 1938, the son of a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, William and Frances Tucker, growing up in a military family, he was always exploring the world with his family. His favorite place he lived was on a Naval Station in the Panama Canal Zone, where he graduated from high school in 1956. While still in high school, David, Sr., enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, and in 1958 was Honorably Discharged. In 1960, he enlisted in the U.S. Army during his first year at The University of Florida and in 1969 was Honorably Discharged as a 1st Lieutenant commissioned officer. He graduated from The University of Florida in 1967 with a BA. David, Sr. was many things. A Christian, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and a good friend. His passions included spending as much time as possible with his family, participating in activities with different ministries at PUMC, and working in his workshop in the garage. There was not anything he could not build or fix. If he was in between projects he loved to just tinker around in his garage. David, Sr. is survived by his son, Joshua (Amy); daughter, Jen (Fred); son, David, Jr.; sisters, Christine Gibson, Mary Frances Ronan and brother, Dan Tucker. David, Sr., would cherish having his family and friends join for a Memorial Service at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at Powell United Methodist Church, 825 East Olentangy Street, Powell, OH, 43065 http://www.powellumc.org/ where following the service a luncheon will be served in the Fellowship Hall where everyone can share stories and visitation with all that loved him. Memorial contributions may be made to: Powell United Methodist Church Mission Work, but for those who wish to send flowers the family would prefer you send a live plant that will live on in memory of David Dobbs Tucker, Sr. .

David Dobbs Tucker, Sr.

February 14, 1938 - March 20, 2023