Alfred L. Tucker, 87

Alfred L. “Al” Tucker, 87, passed away on April 8, 2024, after dealing with dementia and failing health, with his family by his side. He passed away at Mountain Ridge Care Center in Franklin, where he had resided for the last four years.

Al was born Nov. 3, 1936, in Washington, to the late Bertha Keaton. He attended schools in Washington and at the age of 18 he joined the Marines (1954) and then a year after discharge joined the Army (1957).

Al worked in the construction field, first for Paul Robinson Paving for many years and then for United Construction driving dump truck until his move to Tilton.

Al also was an avid NASCAR fan as well as local stock car racing, having attended many local small tracks, as well as working for many years at Claremont Speedway, Canaan Fair Speedway, Monadnock Speedway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, until his health would not allow him to. 

Al is survived by his four children, Eddie Tucker of Claremont, Fonda Maki of Buffalo, New York, Stephanie Tucker of Claremont, and Corey Tucker (Amy) of Tilton. Al also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Joyce Borey of Washington, and an aunt, Rachel Tucker of West Palm Beach, Florida, along with many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends he has met over the years.

Al is predeceased by his wife, Judy Tucker, his mother, Bertha Keaton, and a brother, Louis Borey.

Al will be cremated and laid to rest at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 8, in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport where his wife Judy is buried.

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