William “Bill” Francis Tucker

William “Bill” Francis Tucker, 92 of Hampton died Sunday January 29, 2017 at the Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Born December 10, 1924 at Pottsville, he was a son of the late S.C. Tucker and Effie Mae Williams Tucker. He was a retired research chemist for Monsanto. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth Tucker; a daughter, Cheri Tucker; and many brothers and one sister. He is survived by his son, William Tucker of St. Louis, MO; three daughters, Peggy Tucker of St. Louis, Celia Tucker of North Carolina, Karin Tucker of Hampton; two brothers, Ray Tucker and wife Sue of Atkins, Bob Tucker; a grandchild, Janice Tucker of St. Louis; and his dog, Penny Sue. Funeral services will private. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce/Hampton. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.