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A Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Samuel W. Tucker, DDS, age 67, of Enid, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at the Ladusau-Evans Chapel, with the Rev. Brad Mendenhall officiating. The family will receive friends 5-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the funeral home. Cremation and service are under direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Sam was born Jan. 5, 1948, in Enid, Okla., to Walter G. and Nellie M. Boyd Tucker, and passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center.
He grew up in Jet, Okla., where he attended and graduated from Jet High School in 1966.
Sam was part of the Jet 1962 state championship football team. Sam attended Oklahoma State University for one year.
He moved to Alva and attended Northwestern State University, graduating in 1970.
He married Danette Reneau in March 1969.
He joined the Army National Guard and was stationed in Fort Carson, Colo.
He moved to Farmers Branch, Texas, to attend Baylor Dental School, graduating in 1974.
He practiced in Dallas for two years before moving to Enid in 1976 to open his own practice until 1996.
He married Nancy Moormann in 1995.
Sam was a wonderful father. He cherished his children, Matt and Heather.
As a young child, Sam enjoyed putting plastic model cars together. His meticulous handiwork helped him later in his dentistry work.
Sam enjoyed spending time at Grand Lake with family and friends and going to Colorado to snow ski.
His favorite spot to vacation was Laguna Beach, Calif., where he recently spent time with his family. He enjoyed restoring old cars and loved Corvettes.
Sam had a magnetic personality that made everyone feel comfortable around him. He had a great sense of humor.
Sam is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home; son Matt and wife Angie Tucker of Leawood, Kan.; daughter Heather Tucker and fianc� Kenton Boevers of Edmond; brother W.G. Tucker II and his wife Pamela of Jet, Okla.; grandchildren, Max, Molly, Grace, Lily and Ella; several other family members and friends; and his loveable dogs, Katy and Peyton. Sam was a fun loving, kind, and generous husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed, missed, missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be made to Jet Methodist Church or Enid SPCA, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of funds.
Service may be viewed at www.ladusaueans.com.
(Submitted by family)
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