Obituary of Kenneth Leroy Tuckey

Kenneth L. Tuckey Sidney, NY Kenneth L. Tuckey, 65, of Sidney, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at his home. Ken was born on June 5, 1946, son of the late Floyd and Viola (Hillsinger) Tuckey in Sidney. He served in the United States Army. On January 14, 1978, Ken was married to Joyce Watson in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. Ken was a 20 year employee of Keith Clark/Mead Westvaco in Sidney where he served on the Safety Committee and was a Union Steward. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, trapper and NASCAR fan. Ken loved to snowmobile and was a member of the Pulaski - Boylston Snowmobile Club. Kenneth is survived by: His wife of 33 years, Joyce Tuckey of Sidney Son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Lori Tuckey of Tennessee Daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Will Artis of Sidney Two Grandsons: Alexander and Noah Artis Step Grandchildren Heather and Nicholas of Tennessee and Step Great Grandson, Izayah. Grand dogger, Stella, three sisters and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by four brothers and three sisters. Services for Ken will be held on Wednesday, November 9th from 4:00-8:00pm at the Sidney Fire Station Training Center. There will be a spaghetti dinner at 5:00pm. Memorial contributions in Ken's memory may be directed to Joyce Tuckey, 12 Bridge St. Sidney, NY 13838. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney.