John Richard Tucker, age 58, of Jonesboro, died at 8:20 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018 in the Integrity of Cobden. He was born September 14, 1959 in Gary, IN the son of Louis Frederick and Esther M. (Palmer) Tucker. He is survived by his father, Louis Tucker of Shawneetown; brother, Jim (Becky) Tucker of North Carolina; three sisters, Debbie Hall of Paducah, KY, Diane (John) Jones of West Paducah, KY and Kathy (Deke) Denney of Gibson City; twelve nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; all his friends at Hidden Valley in Jonesboro; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother. John wishes were to be cremated and no public service will be held. He will be missed dearly by his family.