Jerald Allen "Jerry" Tucker

Mr. Jerald Allen “Jerry” Tucker, age 88, of Grantville, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

Born June 16, 1938, in Oak Creek, Colorado, Mr. Tucker was a son of the late Harold Thornton Tucker and Leyla Elizabeth Blankenhorn Tucker. He earned a Bachelors degree from Colorado State University and served seven years in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he served 28 years with Delta Airlines, retiring as a Captain flying the L1011 Tri-Star, and then purchased a tractor-trailer rig and spent ten years as an over-the-road truck driver. Mr. Tucker enjoyed bowling and had also enjoyed riding motorcycles.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Irene Tucker of Grantville; daughter, Lorene Adams (Timothy) of LaGrange; sons, John A. Tucker (Marcia) of Grantville, Harold L. Tucker (Robin) of Newnan, James N. “Jim” Tucker of Grantville; brother, Dr. Richard Tucker of Rapid City, SD; 9 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren with two more to arrive in the coming months.

A memorial service is not being planned at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is in charge of arrangements.