Clarence Elbert (Bud) Tucker joined his Heavenly Father August 22, 2018 at the age of 87 years, surrounded by family members and Kindred Hospice personnel who were comforting and caring for him at the time of his passing.

He was an Army veteran who served in Germany and the U.S.  He was a retired farmer and a retired Crawford County School Bus driver of 44 years.  Clarence was also a member of Old Union Christian Church.  His life revolved around family, friends and faith.

He was preceded in death by:  First Wife Hedwig (Hucklenbroich) Tucker and his parents Clarence and Gertie Tucker.  Brothers: Edward and Eldon Tucker.  Sisters:  Joyce Keeling and Naomi Brown.  Granddaughters:  Angel Thurman and Anitra Tucker.

He is survived by his wife Hettie (Luff) Tucker.  Children:  Steven Tucker (Barb), Natheda Thurman, and family friend Tammy Lynch and his brother Gene Tucker (Becky) and grandson James Thurman (Paula) and granddaughter Hope Summer (Tom).  Great Grandchildren: Tyler Allen, Logan Humphrey, Tucker Thurman and Paige Summers.  Step Children: Kevin Luff (Pam), Michael Luff (Kim), and Roger Luff (Donna).  Step Grandchildren: Brian Bellucci, Eric Bellucci (Laura), Kristin Bellucci, Elizabeth Helton, Cynthia Retter, and Melissa Wise.  Step Great Grandchildren:  Alexis Bowling, Dustin Bowling, Chy Becker, Danielle Berry, Kayelene Horne, Joseph Luff, Kyle Luff, Michael Luff, Dakota Retter, Nevada Retter, Sydni Retter, Alexis Rose, Dustin Wise, and several Step Great Great Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm with visitation starting at 12:00 noon at Denbo Funeral Home, English, In.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Denbo Funeral Home, English, IN.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his memory to Old Union Christian Church.  Officiating the funeral service will be Bro. Al Madden with burial following at Old Union Cemetery in Sulphur, IN.

Arrangements were provided by Denbo Funeral Home, English, IN.   Online condolences may be made at www.denbodillmanfuneralhomes.com