Billy Ray Tucker

Billy Ray Tucker, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Billy was born on March 4, 1959 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Bill & Bessie (Scott) Tucker. Billy was a graduate of the Choctaw High School in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Billy was both an automotive machinist and a pastor. He enjoyed preaching, fishing, singing, and telling a lot of stories. He also enjoyed the sport of basketball and going to Branson, Missouri. Most of all he enjoyed becoming a soldier in God's army and being a loving Papa for his family. Billy pastored at both the Living Waters Full Gospel Church and the World Harvest Pentecostal Church.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents Bill & Bessie Tucker; wife, Debra Kay Tucker whom he married on June 3, 1978; brother-in-law, Donald Wayne Duncan; and his nephew, Vaughn Wayne Duncan.

He is survived by his daughter, Serena Barker & husband Matthew; son, Willie Jarboe & wife Paula; sister, Georgia Carson & husband Louis Sarkozi; sister, Carolyn Brown; grandchildren: Hannah Rae' Ann Barker, Hazel Marie Rose Barker, Desirae Rose Tice, Leah Chaves, Kim Spann, Samuel Tallent, Brandon Mercer, Sydney Mercer, Mykayla Tallent; great-grandchildren: Kiera and Ariah, Oliver; nephews: Darrel Brown, Jeffery Brown, Chris Wayne Duncan, Scott Perry; nieces: Stephani Perry, Melissa Miller, Kimberly, Dawn "Red" Hooks, along with their spouses and children; as well as lots of congregation members, friends, and other family members.

Billy Ray Tucker's last request was that any friends and family who are able to please donate to a savings account that has been made for his granddaughter's Hannah & Hazel Barker.

A visitation for Billy will be held Friday, September 15, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, 8805 NE 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73141. A funeral service will occur Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eisenhourfuneralhome.com for the Tucker family.