George Richard Tucker, 85, of Temecula, CA formerly of Clifton Forge, passed away on February 10, 2023. Mr. Tucker was born on May 31, 1937, in Alleghany County a son of Benjamin Harrison and Ida Bowen Tucker. 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Margaret McDonald Tucker; five brothers, Ray Tucker, Ersel Tucker, Fraiser Tucker, Charles Tucker, and Ralph L. Tucker Sr.; four sisters, Annie Simmons, Bessie Simmons, Dorothy Martel, and Celia Wolfe. He was a pipefitter and an avid outdoorsman. 

Surviving are a son Donald Tucker of Daleville, two daughters, Lynn Harris and husband David of Temecula, CA and Debra Redman of Winter Park, FL; five grandchildren; a sister Regina Bowles of Chesapeake; and a number of nieces and nephews. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday February 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Howard McDonald. The interment will follow at Lone Star Cemetery. The family will receive their friends on Friday evening from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Arritt Funeral Home. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.