I met Mike in Kindergarten, and we were friends ever afterwards.  I spent a great deal of time at the Tucker house, in the yard or the basement.  How I enjoyed all those nights of shooting pool and listening to The Beatles, Styx, REO, and Kansas albums with the likes of Mike, Stephen, Dave, Bobby C, Todd, Eric and many others.  Mike T. as he was known in elementary school to distinguish him from me, Mike D., was a kind soul who freely accepted people as they were.  We had so many adventures (or perhaps misadventures ) that they are beyond count.  Long before there was a Clifford cartoon, I was the Big Red Dog to him.  To me, he was a joyful little imp. Through all of it to his end, he was a great and loyal friend.  He will be dearly missed. 

As with many, the best memory of Mike is riding down the conveyor belt in the lunchroom. It made him a legend in school that year.  I can still hear the laughter and clapping from everyone that day. You very rarely saw Mike when he didn't have "that grin" on his face. He made high school fun.  Just so many memories that involve Mike in some way. Rest in Peaceful Slumber Michael.  

Mike got me sentenced to a month of lunches in detention in High School. Hopping on the tray conveyor to ride back to see the lunch ladies wouldn't be as much fun without pictures. Ever vigilant Art Pollard saw my camera flash and heard the laughter and knew shenanigans were afoot. We actually only did one day. The lunch ladies thought Mike was adorable and loved the stunt and petitioned for our early release. 

Louise, 
I'm so sorry to hear about Mike.  You're in my thoughts and prayers.  

Mike, You were a good friend growing up and had a great time on the baseball field with your Dad and had some great tackle football games.  I wish we could go back and hang out in the basement.  Miss you man.  

Mike was one of my dearest friends of all time. We had so much fun running around together in our high school years and made so many fun memories! We could always make each other laugh and I loved him very much. It was such An honor to share the 1981 Speedway Spirit King/Queen title with him. We dressed up as Dorothy and the lion from the Wizard of Oz. We even used the Tucker family pet as Toto. I will never forget that day and many other days and nights we shared together and with our many friends. You will always be in my heart Mike Tucker and I will think of you often. 💙
My deepest condolences to the entire Tucker family. 

Mike was a comedian all through school. He always made me laugh. One of my favorite stories is him traveling down the lunchroom conveyor our senior year.  
Sending thoughts and prayers.  Gone too soon.  


All the Tuckers have been close friends for over 55 years.  We have shared so many good times and sadly the occasional sad times for both of our families. In this the latest sad time we will choose to remember the good times with Mike and there are many. Love and peace to all the family and friends of Mike.

Mike was also one of my oldest best friends. His home was always open and I felt safe and happy with him and his family growing up. Our times together then were frequent and memorable. My sincere condolences , prayers and thoughts to the Tucker family and other friends. Rest Safely and Happily In Peace Mike:) Your Friend Forever

I met Mike in kindergarten. Our small class stayed together throughout grade school with new classmates coming and others going,  as I did after fifth grade. We were a tight-knit bunch. Mike was always a leader, tending more to lead others into mischief. He was always of good humor with the devil stuck in. 

We reconnected through Facebook in recent years. Still the same Mike with smart remarks and wit-ridden. I'm so glad we were able to catch up.  It made me appreciate all the more the friendships forged in my youth, for those are the ones that molded me. 

Mike was definitely an individual and he will be missed by this old friend. Rest peacefully, Mike. And as you so often said, "Bite me!"

Thank you for coming into mine and Janie’s lives that night at Speedway McDonalds, lol.  We did lots of crazy and fun things. You coming over to visit myself and Lesa at our Apple  apartment.  All of us going camping at Indiana beach...fun until we got kicked out 😆! Also, the gang going canoeing at Sugar creek!  Also, thank you for giving me and Janie a ride to the track last year.  I will miss you, but will remember you smiling as I come downstairs to say hello.  😘

I am glad we were friends. I’m going to miss your sense of humor. I’ll miss our phone chats and our walks.  I’m going to miss going down in the basement to say hi to you.  I’m going to miss how you used the word “guffaw” lol.  You were unique and quirky and just always you.  

Rest In Peace Mike. 

OBITUARY

Michael Gene Tucker

October 24, 1962 – May 9, 2020

Family Funeral Care-Rockville West

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