Kenneth Eugene Tucker, 85 of Ventura, CA, passed away on July 5, 2024 in Thousand Oaks, CA. Kenneth was born on May 6, 1939 in Simpson, West Virginia to Leo and Ruth Tucker, he was one of 15 children.
He joined the United States Air Force June 1957 and was honorably discharged June 1961. He went on to be a cable splicer for General Telephone Company until 1971. In 1971, he started his own business, Tucker Janitorial and Carpet Cleaning until his retirement in 2006.
He was a member of Ventura Elks and Happy Rovers Camping Group.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 63 years Marjorie (Margie) Tucker of Ventura; 5 Children: Carol Ramsey (Dennis) Ventura, Sabrina Clemore Bentley Ventura, Marjorie/Micki Rowe (Matt) Simi Valley, Katerina/Kitty Brunner (Mark) Los Osos, Kenneth/KG Tucker (Lena) Ventura, son-in-law Ron Clemore (Linda) Ventura; 9 Grandchildren: Tonya Hicks (Eric) Austin TX, Brandy Nestroyl (Eric) Ventura, David Clemore (Lenna) Ventura, Paul Rowe (Dezeray) Mesa AZ, James Rowe (Angela) Ventura, Anamarie Benavidez (Frankie) Simi Valley, Miranda Roberts (Cliff) Monroe OR, Kassy VanMuyden (David) Los Osos, Autumn Tucker Tacoma WA
18 Great Grandchildren: Regan Elliott Austin TX, Liam Elliott Austin TX, Mackenzie Kennedy Ventura, Brianna Rowe Mesa AZ, Dominic Rowe Mesa AZ, Noah Rowe Ventura, Parker Roberts Monroe OR, Luke VanMuyden Los Osos, Kailyn Rowe Ventura, Sebastian Roberts Monroe OR, Kaylee VanMuyden Los Osos, Graham Roberts Monroe OR, Darren VanMuyden Los Osos, Lucas Benavidez Simi Valley, Samuel VanMuyden Los Osos, Elliot Benavidez Simi Valley, Wilhelmina/Mina Tucker-CortezTacoma WA, Silas Clemore Ventura; Bonus Grandsons: Mat Blair, Jessie Blair, Coy McClester; Sister: Janie Davis (Bill), West Virginia; Brother: Charles/Tom Tucker, Alabama
The family would like to give a special thank you to Sherwood Oaks Post Acute Facility in Thousand Oaks for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Ken
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Wounded Warrior Project
PO BOX 758516
Topeka, KS 66675
Family and friends are invited to Memorial Services to be held Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00am in the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura.