Steven “Jr.” Lake Tucker, 21, of San Angelo, Texas tragically passed away on November 2, 2025. An accident that led to profound grief and sorrow to everyone who knew him. Steven was born December 9, 2003, in San Angelo, Tx to Steve Tucker and Darla Moss. He was a graduate of Central High School and then followed his father’s entrepreneurial spirit, starting his own successful and growing landscaping business. During his childhood and young adult life he participated and excelled in numerous sports, clubs, and holiday fun runs. He loved the outdoors and spent countless days fishing, camping, river floating, and swimming. He was a friend to everyone he met and always chose to see the best in everyone he crossed paths with. Steven is proceeded in death by many cherished family members but most notably his Oma, Christa Brock and Opa, Robert Brock of San Angelo, Texas. He is survived by his father, Steve Tucker; his mother, Darla Moss; and his four siblings: Aubrey Bartz and her husband, Austin Bartz; his sister, Casey Georget, and her husband, Guilain Georget, as well as their two children, Olivier and Célestin Georget; his brother, Robert Brown; and his sister, Daisy Brown, her husband, Cade Lelek, and their two children, Presley Brown and Ronan Lelek. He also leaves behind his beloved grandparents; Dan Jenkins and Nancy Dierker, his favorite uncle, Curt Tucker and his spouse Lupe Castillo, as well as other loved aunts, uncles, cousins and pets who shared a home with he and his father, Sadie and Mouse. We remember his vibrant smile and the infectious positivity that he poured into those around him. Encapsulating his persona in words feels impossible but if you can close your eyes and imagine “joy and warmth” you can imagine Steven.

The rosary will be held at Holy Angels on Sunday November 9th at 6:00pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Angels on Monday November 10th at 10:30am. The burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Family and friends may share condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Ben Rucker of Eden, Texas passed away at his home on November 2, 2025. He was born to Obeda Gober Rucker and B.T. Rucker on April 29,1939 in Shallowater, Texas. He grew up in Lubbock and attended Lubbock schools with his sister Sue and brother Don.

Ben graduated from Texas Tech University in 1961. He was a member of the rodeo team. He worked on the L7 Ranch and went to work for the Soil Conservation Service in 1964. He later switched agencies to Farmers Home Administration from which he retired.

Ben had a pilot’s license and loved to fly. He loved hunting and fishing all over the United States. He was an Eagle Scout and served as Scout master for several troops. Ben was a member of First Baptist Church of Eden and served as a deacon for many years.

He is survived by his daughter Debra Rucker Brown, his son Clay Rucker (Margo), his grandsons Collyn Brown, Seth Rucker (Joy), and Aaron Rucker and his great grandchildren Colton Rucker and Laney Rucker and Emery Rucker and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation is from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Eden Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at the Eden Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to First Baptist Church of Eden, Meals for the Elderly or a charity of your choice.