James Russell Tucker, 51, passed away on Wednesday December 21, 2022.

James was born to William and Barbara (Penning) Tucker in Seattle, Washington on July 9, 1971.

Jim enjoyed a career beginning with heavy equipment operation and repair for farming, construction, sand plants and quarries. He became an accomplished Machinist and Welder, working for companies such as Case Industries and Riverside Machining in Oxford Kansas. Jim had a wide variety of interests including astronomy, antique engines and firearms. He enjoyed learning, perfecting new skills and helping friends and family. Jim's humor, smile and laugh will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

James is survived by his siblings Evelyn (Joseph) Wilson of Clearlake, California, William (Riza) Tucker Jr. of Cebu Philippines, Sharon (Gerald) Dixon of Leon, Kansas: Nieces and Nephews.

Memorial Graveside service will be on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Mulvane Cemetery at 11 a.m.