Junior Lee Tucker, son of the late Thomas and Louise Stevens Tucker was born on February 17, 1952, in Bernie, Missouri and departed this life on September 7, 2021, at his residence in rural Dexter, Missouri at the age of 69.

Mr. Tucker was a farmer, and he enjoyed his work. He also enjoyed playing Bingo.

He is survived by three sons, Jeven Tucker of Bernie, Missouri, Jacob Tucker of Clarkton, Missouri and Ce Jay Tucker of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, April Ellis of Dexter, Missouri and Didi Frazier of Bernie, Missouri; by his significant other, Cynthia Ladd of Dexter, Missouri; by one step-son, Jonathan Eggert of Dexter, Missouri; by one sister, Linda Price of Bernie, Missouri and by twelve grandchildren, Austin Ellis, Autumn Davison, Jonah Tucker, Jackson Tucker, Trinity Tucker, Adrianna Tucker, Celina Corzine, Hunter Corzine, Brody Frazier, Grayson Frazier, Adalyn Frazier and Jace Tucker.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter in infancy, Avalyn Frazier; by one brother, Dale Tucker and by two sisters, Carolyn Eggert and Shirley Faye Tucker.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.