Michael E. Tucker

Michael E. Tucker, age 62 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a graduate of Western KY University, a veteran of the U. S. Air Force having served in Intelligence, he was a pilot and raced hydra planes. He was Methodist, worked for ALCOA in Palestine, TX and was a Plant Manager of a small auto parts in Owensboro, KY. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Edward Tucker. Survivors include his mother, Cathern Payne Tucker; one aunt and several cousins. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Grandview Cemetery for a graveside service with Dr. John Franklin officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation, P. O. Box 7218, Maryville, TN 37802 McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville in charge 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com