Melvin Wesley Tucker, Jr.

St. Charles, Missouri: Melvin Wesley Tucker, Jr., 73, formerly of East Alton and Wood River, passed away at 6:18pm on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at SSM St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri. He was born on October 17, 1941, in Alton, the son of the late Melvin Wesley and Mary (Jenkins) Tucker, Jr. He married the former Robin Stevens on December 10, 1993, in East Alton and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters and a son in law: Lisa Tucker of Fenton, Missouri, Karrie Tumelson Schulte and her husband: Ricky of O’Fallon, Missouri, an expectant grandchild, one sister and brother in law: Marigene and John Popowchak of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, one brother: Ray Tucker of St. Charles, Missouri. Wes was formerly employed for thirteen years as the Treasurer for the Village of East Alton. He then worked as the Madison County Treasurer’s Office as the Deputy Treasurer under John Shimkus. He owned and operated Tucker’s Insurance, Accounting, and Tax Services in East Alton for many years. Wes was a member of the Wood River Kiwanis, the Wood River Masonic Lodge #1062 A.F. & A.M., and a former member of the East Alton Rotary Club. Wes served on the East Alton Wood River High School school board for many years. Wes and Robin enjoyed many hours fly fishing at Bennett Springs. He attended Calvary Church in St. Peters, Missouri. Wes was a friend, father figure, and mentor to many. In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 4:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday, September 11, 2015, at the funeral home. Pastor Raymond Washington will officiate. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.