Richard McLean Tucker

    Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM

    By News Staff

    Richard McLean Tucker of Pulaski, TN passed away on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at Maury Regional Health Care.  He was born in San Antonio, TX on December 28, 1952 and was 73 years old. Richard was a veteran of the US Army and Airforce. He was the associate pastor at Redemption Church. Richard found his joy in life by being a dedicated mentor to leading people to Christ.

    Visitation will be held on Monday, March 16th, 2026 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at Redemption Church.

    Funeral service will follow on Monday, March 16th, 2026 at 4:00pm at the Redemption Church.

    Burial will be in the Redemption Church Cemetery.

    The family requests memorial donations be made to the Redemption Church  1800 Braly Lane   Pulaski, TN  38478.

    Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Riggs McLean and Faye Bryant Tucker.

    He is survived by,

    Wife, Teresa Gail Tucker of Pulaski, TN.

    Daughter, Mellisa Lacy (David) Miller of Conway, AR.

    Son, Joshua (Bubbles) Tucker of Jeffersonville, KY.

    Son, Shadrach (Hannah) Tucker of Siloam Springs, AR.

    Daughter, Hannah Tucker of Pulaski, TN.

    Sister, Ellen Frazier of Greensville, SC.

    Sister, Nancy (Khalid) Shaikh of Conway, AR.

    Several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.

    Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Richard McLean Tucker.

    Weather

    • Mon

      Mist

      41°F

    • Tue

      Sunny intervals

      46°F

    • Wed

      Medium-level cloud

      59°F

    • Thu

      Sunny intervals

      72°F

    • Fri

      Sunny intervals

      79°F