Michael Larry Tucker

Michael "Larry" Tucker, 66, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, October 3, 2022. He was born on February 8, 1956, to Sue and the late Leon Tucker. Larry began his career at the age of 11 when he worked a paper route. He attended Paragould High School and went to work for Emerson Electric at the age of 16. Later, he became a manager for Orkin pest control. He then became co-owner of ProTech Pest Control. Larry loved projects. He loved the outdoors, and he was always doing things around the house. He was just starting to work on his 1991 Chevy truck. Every day Larry would stop by his mom's house for lunch. He loved his family and spending time with them.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Wendy (Chris) Blankenship of Paragould; sons, Mike (Cindy) Tucker and Jacob Tucker, both of Paragould; grandchildren, Paul (Jessica) Tucker, Katelyn Tucker, and Gage Blankenship; great grandchildren, Everett and Luna Tucker; his mother, Sue Tucker; and his beloved dog, Max.

A visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 at Heath Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday at 11am at Heath Funeral Home with Rev. Rayburn Formon officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Tucker, Jacob Tucker, Paul Tucker, Gage Blankenship, and Chris Blankenship. Online tributes: www.heathfuneralhome.com