Justin Karl Tucker

Justin Karl Tucker, 19, of Vancleave, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Justin was born on October 7, 1993 in Gulfport to Robert and Dawn Tucker. He was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. He graduated from Vancleave High School on May 22, 2012. Upon graduation, he worked in construction. He enjoyed getting together with his family, horseback riding, fishing and his dog. He was a loving son, brother, and grandson that will be sadly missed. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Kersey; grandfather, John H. Smith, and three uncles, Paul Tucker, Johnny Smith, and Tommy Smith. Justin is survived by his parents, Robert and Dawn Tucker; two sisters, Jennifer Fellar and Cheyenne Tucker; his grandparents, Nina and Don Wayland; grandfather, Kenneth Kersey; seven uncles, Joey Tucker, Danny Smith, David Smith, Ricky Smith, Randy Smith, Andrew Kersey, and Jeffrey Kersey; aunt Candace Whitehead, and a host of cousins and great friends. Memorial services will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Vancleave chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home where friends may visit from 11:30 until service time. A reception will follow the services at the funeral home pavilion.