Mark Tucker

of Mt. Vernon, AR

March 9, 1951 - November 28, 2021

Mark Tucker, 70, of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Mr. Tucker was born on Friday, March 9, 1951 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to the late Arvil Tucker and Phyllis Botts Tucker.

Mark was of the Baptist faith and worked as an apprentice boilermaker for four years, then later as a journeyman boilermaker for thirty-two years. He also was a rancher for several years. Mr. Tucker was a volunteer for the Mt. Vernon Booster Club and served as a baseball coach for several years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge number 65 of El Paso, Arkansas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with grandkids, training dogs, and teaching apprentices how to weld.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of forty-seven years, Deb Kirkpatrick Tucker; son, Steven Tucker (Amanda) of Naylor, Arkansas; daughter, Carla Stephens (Heath) of Naylor, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Mackenzie Tucker, Logan Tucker, Bentlee Stephens; one brother, John Tucker (Jackie) of Belton, Texas; one sister, Kathryn Davis of Oklahoma; one aunt Ima Tucker of Oklahoma; two uncles, Dave Tucker (Shirley) of Cotter, Arkansas, Bob Jones of Oakwood, Georgia; brother-in-law, Ken Kirkpatrick (Sherry); sister-in-law, Lisa Moran (Collin); mother-in-law, Hettie Kirkpatrick and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Tucker is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Duane Kirkpatrick; brother-in-law, Dennis Kirkpatrick.

Visitation for Mr. Tucker will be from 5-7 P.M. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas. Funeral Services will be 10 A.M. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grizzard Cemetery near El Paso, Arkansas. Brother Larry Grubbs will officiate.Pallbearers will be Heath Stephens, Tommy Tucker, Bailey Patrom, Ken Kirkpatrick, Colin Moran, Brad Heck. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 69.

The family would like to express thanks to Arkansas Hospice for their care.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charitable organization of your choice.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway

Service Information
Visitation
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
801 8th Avenue
Conway,  AR 72032
11/30/2021 at 5-7 P.M.
Service
Funeral Service
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
801 8th Ave.
Conway,  AR 72032
12/1/2021 at 10:00 A.M.

Cemetery/Interment
Grissard Cemetery
El Paso
El Paso, AR 72045
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com