H. Dale Tucker, 87, of Marble Falls died May 27, 2015

H. Dale Tucker – enough said!

H. Dale Tucker of Marble Falls died May 27, 2015, three days before his 88th birthday. He was born in Dallas on May 30, 1927, to Rufus and Sylvia Shillings Tucker.

A 1945 graduate of Burnet High School, Dale then entered Army Basic Training in Fort Roberts, California, and then went to Vienna, Austria, as a payroll clerk in the Army of Occupation.

While in the Army, Dale had earned college credits at New Mexico A&M and Texas Tech. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1950, earning a degree in electrical engineering.

Dale met Vashti Smith of Marble Falls in 1947 while he was a tu student. They were married in First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls on Sept. 10, 1949, and completed their degrees at tu after they married.

Dale began his career as a concrete inspector on the Max Starke Dam. He worked for the Lower Colorado River Authority for 40 years before retiring as executive director of the electrical division. In 2001, the Tuckers returned to Marble Falls, building their lakehome near Max Starke Dam. The home with its lakeside dock has been a favorite retreat for the family.

Dale greatly enjoyed water sports and golfing with his children and grandchildren. Wherever they have lived, the Tuckers have been active in the Methodist church. Dale was also a very active member of the Masonic lodges in Marble Falls and Burnet and the Ben Hur Shrine.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Vashti Tucker of Marble Falls; sister Betty Brown of Taylor; son Byron Tucker, MD, of Temple; daughter, Cynthia Nelson and husband Dan of Fredericksburg; son David Tucker and wife Debbie of Bellaire; and grandchildren, Trevor Tucker of Knoxville, Tenn., Travis Nelson of Salt Lake City, Utah, Ryan Nelson and wife Jayme of Austin, Nolan Tucker of Houston, and Chloe and Madeline Tucker, both of Dallas.

Dale was preceded in death by brother Roland and sister Virginia.

A Masonic burial is at Marble Falls City Cemetery on May 30 with a memorial service at First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Edgar & Jenkins Family Funeral Home, 109 N. Main St. in Burnet, (512) 756-4444. Go to jenkinsserves.com to offer condolences.