US Navy Beach Jumpers Assoc.

ENFN Bruce H. Tucker BJU-2 1968-69 d. 10-23-2023 “Fair winds and following seas”

U.S. Navy Beach Jumpers Association ‘Turbo Vestri Hostilis’ (727) 4-USNBJA

Website by R-Havekost, BOD Chairman

Bruce Hamilton Tucker, age 73, of Saint Charles, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born in Murphysboro, Illinois on November 8, 1949 to Leon and Jennie Tucker (nee Delzell).Bruce was a Gel Coater at Mark Twain Boats. He was married to Jacquelyn Tucker for 51 years.Bruce was an avid fisherman and poker player. He loved telling stupid jokes and the same stories over and over. He also loved spending time with his beloved dog, Molly. Every weekend, he could be found rooting on his favorite team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Bruce was a proud member of the United States Navy Beach Jumpers Unit 2.Bruce is survived by his Wife, Jacquelyn Tucker; Five Daughters, Brandy (Larry) Ruebel, Laura Nyberg, Jennie Jeffries, Holly (Brian Hutson) Tucker, Ashley Tucker; Three Grandsons, Branden (Sam) Ruebel, Jeff (Kirstynn) Greer, Joseph Combs; Nine Granddaughters, Kassie (Ray) Hughes, Brittney (Ryan) Guinn-Jones, Casey (Brian) Fanning, Kori Nyberg, Madison Jeffries, Paityn Jeffries, Paige (Gabe Mercado) Combs, Mallery (Tyler Myers) Combs, Alison Tucker; and a host of other family members and friends.He was preceded in death by his Father, Leon Hollis Tucker; Mother, Jennie Annette Tucker; and Grandson, Dakota Jeffries.

Note: Cremation was private, family will announce plans for a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Established 1996

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