Mr. Neil L. TuckerMr. Neil L. Tucker age 83, of Starke, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville. Mr. Tucker was born on November 3, 1928 in Burlingame, Kansas to the late Howard L. and Anna Anderson Tucker. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Neil was the first accountant in Starke owning his own firm, served on the City Council, was Mayor, and retired from the City of Starke as City Clerk. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and enjoyed fishing and traveling. Survivors are his wife of 62 years Katherine Campbell Tucker of Starke; daughter and son-in-law Pamela and Steve Edmonds of Jacksonville; son and daughter-in-law Bruce and Laurie Tucker of Orange Park; grandchildren: Alan Tucker of Atlanta, GA; Claire Tucker of Tallahassee; Joshua Edmonds of Lakeland; Lindsay Edmonds of Jacksonville. The family will receive friends at the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH; 163 W. Jefferson St. in Starke on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services for Mr. Tucker will be on Saturday, January 21st at 1:30 PM in First Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Dennison officiating. Interment will follow in the Crosby Lake Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Haven Hospice; 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 or First Baptist Church Senior Adult Ministry; P.O. Box 1258, Starke, FL 32091. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904 964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide