G. Douglas “Doug” Tucker, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Jan. 21, 2024, at St. Francis Hospice House in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was born Dec. 31, 1952, in Shelbyville to Dennis and Pauline Tucker. He married Darlynn “Dar” Tucker on July 4, 1998, and she survives.

In addition to his wife, Doug is survived by his son, Jason “Jay” Tucker (wife, Lisa) of Indianapolis; stepson, Bruce Romie II of Shelbyville; sister, Theresa Headden of Shelbyville; granddaughters Alison Tucker, Zoe Tucker and Reagan Tucker; several nephews and nieces and his dog, Kingsley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dale Tucker, Danny Tucker and Daryle Tucker, and his sister, Connie James.

He worked for 25 years in supervision at KCL and Enbi.

Doug enjoyed riding motorcycles, going boating, time with friends and family, teasing the neighbor kids, and watching out for his neighbors and his dog Kingsley.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 3718 E. Blue Ridge Road in Shelbyville.