W.C. was a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello and a Veteran of the Korean War, serving from January 1953 to September 1954. He then became a member of the Army reserve until he was discharged in February of 1961. He was awarded several medals for his service. Mr. Tucker traveled with the pipeline for a few years, then settled in the Enon community to farm. He was employed at Burlington Industries for a number of years and then MonArk Boat Company as a welder until his retirement. Winburn loved going to church and traveling around to hear different gospel groups sing. He loved spending time at his family home in Coleman with family and friends, especially during deer hunting season. He never met a stranger and was always make someone laugh at his antics. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Tucker, and two step-daughters, Kathy Hawkins and Barbara Copeland all of Monticello.
Survivors include two daughters, Trudy (Alan) Carrington of Rowlett, TX and Stacy (Jeff) Smith of Bauxite, AR; one son, Jeff Tucker of Monticello; three grandchildren; three brothers, Jerry (Rose) Tucker and Olin Tucker both of Coleman and Edward (Carolyn) Tucker of Pine Bluff; one sister, Kitty Wiscaver (Billy) of Smackover; a wife, Mary Tucker of Monticello; two step-daughters, Robin Massetti (Joe) of Waterbury, CT and Deborah (Bill) Bennett of Monticello; one step-son, Jerry Majors (Michelle) of Monticello; eighteen step-grandchildren, twenty step-great-grandchildren and three step-great-great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Pleasant Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(16)
Jeri Taylor
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 22, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers! 🙏🏻Sherry Carson
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 18, 2019 So sorry to hear about Mr Winburn. He was such a sweet Christian man. Sending prayers and heartfelt sympathy for all the family. May God give you strength, comfort, & peace in the days ahead.Sherry Carson
(I was one of his nurses in Monticello)
Bill and Marilyn Gober
El Dorado, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2019 To all the family..So sorry for your lossBeverly Lloyd
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Trudy, I just found out about your loss. I'm so sorry, but because our friendship goes way back, I know your Dad is with the Lord. I love you girl and am praying for you and the family during this time. May God be with you all.Pam Leeper
, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2019 My prayers go out to family during your loss. He was loved by many people. I pray for your loss. God Bless you all.Love, Pam Leeper and family
Raychelle Gee
Warren, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2019 With deep sadness we send our condolences, to the Tucker family. Keeping you in prayer and hoping the memories bring you solace and the promises of our Heavenly Father grant you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Acts 24:15, John 5:28,29, Revelation 21:3,4.Vickie Dunn
, AR Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Stacy, I know the grief associated with losing a father and my prayers go out to you and your family for peace and comfort during this time. When you lose someone you love, they become a memory, but those memories become a treasure. Hold onto the treasure and lean on God to give you strength.Ms E. Lily
, TX Monday, May 13, 2019 To the Family of Wilburn Carter Tucker, I am sorry for your loss of your beloved, May you find comfort just as I have, in the God of all comfort, Jehovah, (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) in his Word, the Bible, in Isaiah 57:15: For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed. The only true God, has promised in his Word, in Isaiah 25:8: He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.... For Jehovah himself has spoken it. Psalms 83:18; Isaiah 43:13; Isaiah 46:10; Isaiah 55:11; Titus 1:2. (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Monday, May 13, 2019 Dear FamilySo sorry to hear of Mr Tucker passing He was a very nice man My son Alan loved him He and Mary baby sat him years ago Look to our dear Savior Jesus Christ for comfort Our prayers are with you
Our deepest sympathy
Hazel Alan and family
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, May 13, 2019 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God surround you with his loving arms to give you peace and comfort.With love & sympathy,
Janice
wayne graves
hamburg, AR Monday, May 13, 2019 sorry for your loss will be praying for you and familywayne graves
hamburg, AR Monday, May 13, 2019 sorry for your loss will be praying for you and familyDennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, May 13, 2019 Tucker Family, sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Mr. RJ drove the bus I rode to school. Kitty was the one closest to my age. Again, prayers for you at this time.Dennis Wells
Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 12, 2019 Mr. Wimp was one of my favorite people. He was so kind and caring.He will be greatly missed. Love you family.
Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Sunday, May 12, 2019 Deepest sympathy to the Tucker family.Kenny Hunter
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 12, 2019 Paul was a great great grandpa he will always be remembered and he will always be loved and honored and I hate the phone call I got when he died he was there for me and I was there for him I will always miss you Paul I love you so much God bless you and God may be with you go home and see God