Mr. William "Bill" Tucker

August 6, 1939 - March 25, 2019

William “Bill” Tucker, 79, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Alice Center. Born August 6, 1939 in Port Henry, New York, he was the son of the late Alton and Gertrude (Jaquish) Tucker. He was married to Janet Waddell on August 27, 1960 at the Burke Presbyterian Church. Before his retirement, Bill served as a deputy sheriff for Franklin County for 18 years. He also served as a volunteer fireman for the town of Burke for 50 years and a Town Justice of Burke for 4 years. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, Bill belonged to the River Ridge Hunting Club in Tupper Lake and enjoyed his caribou hunting trip to Northern Canada with his friends. He is survived by his wife Janet of 58 years; a son Scott of Burke and two daughters, Leslie Shattes and her husband, David of Clemmons, NC and Donna Smith and her husband, Edward of Staunton, VA. In addition to his wife and children, Bill is survived by his brother, Jeff Joiner and his wife, Cathy and two sisters, DeLora Miles and Sally Joiner. Calling hours will be held at the Centenary United Methodist Church, Malone on Monday, April 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 3 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church. Donations in his memory may be made to Burke Rescue or the Centenary United Methodist Church, Malone.