Bernard Tucker (2021)

ARNOLD, HENRY, LYONS, MCKINNEY, TUCKER, TURNER

Posted By: Shirley Keating
Date: 6/27/2024 at 10:53:44

Hamiltons Funeral Home
Des Moines, Iowa
November 2021

Bernard Tucker

Bernard Tucker went home to heaven at the age of 81, on November 12, 2021 after a lifetime of faithful service to the Lord. He was born in Connersville, Indiana to Sterling and Bernice (Turner) Tucker on November 14,1939.

Growing up Bernie faced many hurdles. He was diagnosed with Polio at a young age, and was raised by his grandparents, Orin and Carrie Arnold.

Bernie trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at the age of 25. He attended Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa. He pastored several churches over the years, and influenced many with his preaching of the Gospel. After retirement he continued to share Jesus with others at every opportunity.

He had a heart for those with intellectual disabilities which led him to be the director of Special Camp at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp for several years.

If you ever met Bernie, he was sure to hand you a penny – with a cross engraved in it, just another way he shared God’s love. We know many will be spending eternity in heaven because of Bernie’s influence.

Bernie is lovingly remembered by his wife, Beverly; sons, Dan (Nancy) and David (Danelle) Tucker; grandchildren; Janae (Matthew) Henry, Jason (Amber) Tucker, Collin (Tara) Tucker, Colton (Monica) Tucker, Calyx Tucker, Chaning Tucker, Creed Tucker; great grandchildren; Eden Joy Tucker, and Forrest Jaxon Tucker; brother, Bill (Marsha) Lyons.

He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Dale and Mary McKinney.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Altoona Regular Baptist Church, 803 3rd Ave SW, Altoona, Iowa at 2pm. Visitation will take place one hour prior. A private burial will take place at a later date in St. Charles Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions can be designated to the family to be distributed to his favorite charities.

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