Jerome "Leon" Tucker, 65, lost his valiant battle with cancer on November 18, 2006. Leon served in the U. S. Army for over 21 years including a tour in Vietnam. He retired as a Master Sergeant. After his military career he earned his BS as a certified Orthotist. Leon is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Ellen; his son Leon Tucker of Sanford, NC; his daughter Diana (Bill) Kershner of Castle Rock, CO; 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; sisters Bonnie (Jim) Soule, of Colorado Springs, CO and Sybil Shipley of San Diego, CA; nephews, aunts and one uncle. Memorial Graveside Service at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 2:00P.M. Please meet at Staging Area "C".