Herman L. Tucker

Herman L. Tucker, 92, of Galveston went home to be with the Lord on his 92nd birthday, June 23, 2026, at his home.  He was born June 23, 1934, to Albert L. and Ica Coker (Graves) Tucker.  Herman married Katherine Lowe on September 26, 1990, and she preceded him in death on May 31, 2025.

Herman retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo as an Electrical Engineer with many years of service.  Early in his career he was one of the Electrical Engineer’s that worked on the first Apollo lunar spacecraft.  He was an avid marathon runner and enjoyed fishing with his family.  He was happiest when he was working around his home or tinkering with something.

He is survived by his children, Rev. Anthony and wife Anna Tucker, David L. Tucker, Bruce (Shawn) Tucker, David R. Tucker, Mark (Yung-Ling) Tucker and Rochelle (Tom) Tucker. Surviving grandchildren include Judah, Kaleb, Sophie, Ashley, Jarrod, Christy, Greg, Brian and Connor. He is also survived by 16 great grandchildren. Surviving siblings include Ruble Tucker, Louie (Peg) Tucker, Wanda Lanham, Alberta Huffer and Janet Trent. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Katherine, and brothers, Earl, Ernest, Virgil, Max, Kenneth Lincoln, Lonnie and Joe Tucker; sisters, Delores Thacker, Thelma Rountree and Judy Bouse.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston with his son, Rev. Anthony Tucker officiating.  Burial will follow in the Galveston Cemetery.  Friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning at the funeral home.   Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.  www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

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