THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Wednesday, May 15, 2013


Leslie M. Tucker, age 86, of Bunnell, died Monday, May 13th at home surrounded by family members. He was a native of Christmas, Florida and lived in Bunnell since 1932. His infectious laugh and love of life will be missed by many. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bunnell; served as a member of the First United Methodist Board of Trustees and the Pastor of Parrish; Member of Flagler County Cattleman's Association and served on the ASCS board. He was a logger, rancher and farmer growing potatoes and cabbage and co-owner of Tucker's Meat Market in Seville.

Pre-deceased by wife Doris S Tucker and 8 brothers: Cecil, Howard, Kenneth (Dink), Raymon, Alfred, Marvin (Dutch), Harvey and Gilbert.

He is survived by son Martin Tucker and wife, Suzanne of Bunnell; four daughters: Carla Taylor and Betty Ann Hayden of Bunnell; Elayne Wadsworth and husband, John of Waynesville, NC; Leah Montes and husband, Orlando of Las Vegas, Nevada; 16 grandchildren: Leslie Taylor and wife, Paige and children Hunter, Colby, Luke and Abby; Blane Taylor and wife, Paula and children Grace and Reese; Bret Tucker and wife, Stephanie and children Shannon and Brianna, Trevor Tucker and wife, Brooke and children Hailey and Garrett; John Wadsworth Jr and wife, Danielle and children Tucker, Brady and Beth Ann; Heath Wadsworth and wife, Devin and child Kaylie; Joy Sollie and husband, Eric and children Taylor and Hunter, Landon Montes, Drew Montes, Cara Montes, Joshua Hayden, Jennifer Hayden, Eric Hayden, Katie Crouch, Kirsten Crouch, and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Bunnell. Burial will be in Espanola Cemetery in Bunnell.

Friends may call Thursday, May 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Bunnell. In celebration of his life a memorial video will be shown.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to: Florida United Methodist Children's Home, PO Box 4008, Enterprise, FL 32725 or Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Volusia/Flagler, 2381 Mason Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117.

Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.