Thomas "Tom" Tucker, Jr., 75, of Hanson, KY passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home.

He was born on September 19, 1950, in Manhattan, KS to the late Inez Ashby Tucker and Thomas Tucker, Sr. Tom graduated from the California Institute of Art with a bachelor's degree in French horn. He loved music and played several instruments including the French horn, piano and the guitar and played the first French horn in 1972 with the Venture Symphony for fifteen years and in 1982 became a freelance musician touring around the world. He was bilingual speaking his native English and Chinese. Tom published a book in 1984 titled The Complete Workbook and Guide of Underground Computers. He had a passion for photography which earned him several awards. He pursued his photography further by opening his business, Tom's Photo Shop in Hanson. In his spare time he enjoyed teaching music, fishing and gardening. He enjoyed playing chess with his son winning several awards and he started the Hanson Chess Club.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-five years, Cheryl Peng Tucker; and his son, Jesse Ephrom Tucker of Texas.

A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the family home, 255 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.