Donald M. Tuckey

Donald M. Tuckey, 81, of Gardners entered into God's loving arms on Thursday, May 30, 2013. He was born July 17, 1931 in Adams Co, the son ofthe late Charles C. and Retta M. (Sowers) Tuckey. Don was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who was proud of all his kids. He was a long time employee of Duffy-Motts Co. in Aspers, as foreman of the warehouse for 38 years. After retirement, he helped his sons operate Tuckey Fruit Farm as an equal partner. He is survived by five children: Mark E., Matthew D., Angela A., Neal B. Tuckey and Gina L. Brown, four grandchildren: Donna Townsend, Nathaniel Tuckey, Carrie Brown and Cherrie Koons, twelve great grandchildren: Elijah, Joshua, Rebekah, Annabelle, Tucker, Violet, Lillian, Isabella,Trace, Scarlett, Julia and Trinity; two brothers: Laverne and Sherrill Tuckey; a sister, Viola Taylor; and also longtime companion Dixie Showers. Don was predeceased by his wife Shirley A. (Bittinger) Tuckey, two brothers:Cameron and Bruce Tuckey and one sister, Evelyn Tate. Professional services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111South Main St., Bendersville. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AMTuesday, June 4, atDugan Funeral Home with Reverend James R. Speelman officiating. Interment will be in Bendersville Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Contributions in memory of Donald M. Tuckey may be made to BendersvilleUnited Methodist Church, P.O. Box 301, Bendersville, PA 17306.