Don "Toad" Tucker

Donald F. “Toad” Tucker, 87, of San Angelo passed peacefully at his home on May 11, 2024.

He was born on June 1, 1936, in Hastings, Nebraska to Francis and Margaret Gilroy Tucker. He was the youngest of six children. The family moved to Waco, Texas when he was just a young boy and he stayed there until he attended Texas A & M University. He graduated with two bachelor’s degrees, one in Business Administration and the other in Animal Science.

Toad married Lily “Sid” McNair on November 25, 1962. They raised their three children together on the family ranch. He was employed by Bayer Animal Health for more than 30 years. His most proud accomplishment was when A & M called and requested that he be a “Professor for a Day”. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lily, his parents, and 5 siblings.

Toad is survived by his children, Donna, Daniel, and Suzanne, grandson, Johnathan Pagan and great grandchild, Alexander Fuchs. He also leaves behind his loving caregivers, Victoria Eldred and Delta Cozad.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Mertzon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the West Texas Boys Ranch or a charity of your choice.