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Headline - Respected Citizen Succumbs to Pneumonia -- Funeral Friday
Text Thomas Tucker, aged 63 years, died Wednesday, at his home west of Butterfield, from pneumonia, after an illness of about a week. At the time of his death he was surrounded by all his relatives.

In the death of Thomas Tucker, Barry County has lost an excellent citizen.

He was a son of the late John Tucker.

He is survived by a son Elmer Tucker and two brothers and one sister, Will Tucker of near Butterfield, John Tucker and Mrs. Mark Combs of near Purdy.

He was born and reared in Barry County and was highly respected by all. Several years ago he married Miss Frances Goostree, a member of that highly respected family. Mrs. Tucker died about two years ago.

The remains were laid to rest Thursday afternoon in the New Church Cemetery after funeral services conducted by Rev. C. M. Smith.

Research Note: Buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Mar. 31, 1848 - Mar. 8, 1911
Newspaper Cassville Democrat
Date Saturday, March 11, 1911
Death Cert Link Death Certificate
Resource Cassville Democrat
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