Terry G. Tucker, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Waldron Health & Rehab.
Born June 28, 1945 in Patuxent River Naval Base, Maryland, he was the son of William H. Tucker and Velma (Jenkins) Tucker. He married Georgia (Nebel) Tucker on July 9, 1966, and she survives.
Other survivors include 2 sons- Mark Tucker (Rosemary) of Bargersville and Corey Tucker (Trina) of Shelbyville; a sister Connie Ziliak of Ellettsville; 4 grandchildren- Cole Tucker, Brady Tucker, Dalton Tucker (Holly), Michaela Rohrer (Javier); and 3 great-grandchildren- Isaiah Tucker, Piper Tucker, and Parker Tucker. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law Bruce Ziliak.
Mr. Tucker had lived in this area for 40 years, after moving from Indianapolis. He was a sheet metal journeyman, working for several local companies, including Sink & Edwards of Indy for over 40 years.
He graduated from Howe High School in 1963, was a member of Maranatha Southern Baptist Church in Indianapolis, Sheet Metal Worker's Local # 20, and Shelby Shifter's Car Club.
Terry enjoyed cars and loved attending car shows, stock car and NASCAR racing, and was an avid Dale Earnhart fan, as well as a Chicago Bears fan. He enjoyed lunches with the "Old Cronies Club", and enjoyed watching his sons and grandchildren playing sports.
The family would like to send out a special "Thanks" to Waldron Health & Rehab, and OUR Hospice for the excellent care Terry received from them.
Memorial services will be 2:00 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road.
Friends may call on Monday morning from 12:00 noon until the time of the service, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to OUR Hospice of South Central Indiana, in care of the funeral home.
