Ronald Lee Tucker

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Mr. Tucker lived a life marked by service, hard work, and a deep enjoyment of the world around him.

Ronald Lee Tucker, 78, of Maxwelton, West Virginia, passed away on October 26, 2026, in Charleston. He was born on November 5, 1947, in Kimberly, West Virginia.

Mr. Tucker lived a life marked by service, hard work, and a deep enjoyment of the world around him. He served for more than seven years in the United States Army, including service in Vietnam. Following his military service, he built a career that took him across the globe, working for more than twenty years abroad for the United States government in Italy, Germany, Holland, and Sicily. He also shared his knowledge by teaching butchery in Oklahoma.

Beyond his work, Ronald embraced life with enthusiasm. He loved traveling, trying new restaurants, and cruising. He was also an antique car enthusiast whose collection reflected both pride and passion. Among the vehicles he owned were a 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, a 1968 Camaro SS, a 1972 Camaro SS, and a 1998 Mercedes Supercharged Hardtop Convertible.

Above all, Ronald will be remembered by those who knew and loved him best. He is survived by his wife, Carol Varney Tucker, with whom he shared thirty-one years of marriage; his son, Ronald Hans Tucker; his daughter, Cynthia Foster and Michael Ticheli; his brother, Fred Hess; and his granddaughter, Breanna Foster. He was preceded in death by his father, William Tucker, and his mother, Hallie Hess Barr.

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Ronald embraced life with enthusiasm.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on November 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home, 252 Montvue Drive, Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901. A graveside service will follow at Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, WV. 

Ronald Lee Tucker will be remembered with respect and affection for his service to his country, his years of dedicated work, his love of travel and fine automobiles, and the place he held in the hearts of his family.

Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net. Arrangements entrusted to Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.