Ronald Wayne Tucker (Tulia)

Tulia, Texas—Ronald Wayne Tucker, 51, passed away on Friday May 5, 2017 in Tulia. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Church of Christ in Happy, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 4 PM on Monday May 8, 2017 at Morton Memorial Cemetery in Morton, Texas. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia. A visitation will be held on Sunday May 7, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Ronald was born on April 20, 1966 in Hereford, Texas to Harold Wayne and Linda Joyce Tucker. He graduated from Hereford High School in 1984. After graduation he went to West Texas University and worked as a lifeguard. Then he joined the Hereford police force. Ronald started multiple units to include: The Clements in Amarillo, Tulia and Dalhart. He then received his bachelors in Criminal Justice. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and he loved to read books, collected guns and dragons. He was the captain of the Food Service at the Tulia unit for many years. Ronald was a loving and caring person with the biggest heart. Ronald would always say “his shoulders are broad so he can carry everyone.” He is survived by his wife: Janet Diane Tucker; two daughters, Lauran Coffey and husband Juan Aranda III, Briana Hathcoat and husband Mathew; three sons, Ryan Coffey and wife LaShaundra, Seth Coffey and wife Rebecca, Mason Tucker and wife Ashleigh; his parents, Harold and Linda Tucker; one brother, Steve Tucker and wife Sherri; one sister Kerry Schnittger and husband David; his in-laws, Tommy and Carrol Gattis; eleven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Church of Christ 304 W Main Happy, Texas 79042.