Thomas “Tucker” Calvin Bunker, age 89 of Clayton, passed away on Feb. 9, 2022. Thomas was born the son of the late Milton Issac Bunker and the late Angeline Irene LaJoyce Bunker on Sept. 29, 1932.
Thomas was a veteran and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He operated Second Hand Rose Antiques with his wife, Cheryl Bunker. Thomas enjoyed spending times outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed taking trips to the Philmont Scout Ranch with the Boy Scouts. During his service he visited 68 countries, all continents of the world and sailed all seven seas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jr. Bunker, Frank Bunker, Carl Bunker, and Raymond Bunker.
He leaved behind his loving wife, Cheryl Bunker; his son, Greg Mann (Mary); three daughters, Joy Hardee (Wayne), Debbi Klein, Melissa Fleming; his brother, Delbert Bunker; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.
The family received friends on Saturday Feb. 12, 2022, at the Beck Funeral Home in Clayton, Georgia, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A funeral service was held on Saturday Feb. 12, 2022, in the Chapel of the Beck Funeral Home in Clayton, Georgia at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Scott Woodward, Rev. Caleb Smith and Rev. Lee Krivsky officiating.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Gift Processing Administrator 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive Triangle, VA 22172.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
The Clayton Tribune
February 17, 2022