Mr. Ronald Alan Tucker, age 52, of Metropolis, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Burial will follow the service. Ronald is survived by 3 daughters, Michelle Laster and husband Jarrad of Metropolis, Christy Bradbury and companion John Cook of Metropolis, Heather Wheaton and husband Travis of Grand Rivers, KY; 8 grandchildren; 1 half sister, Teresa Strong and husband Chris of Metropolis; 2 nieces; mother, Donna Skrine of Cicero, IL; step-mother, Mary Tucker of Metropolis, IL; brother, Todd Adams and wife Melanie of Braidwood, IL.He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Dale Tucker.Memorials may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society 4503 W. DeYoung St. Ste 200C Marion, IL 62959 or Hospice of Southern Illinois 204 Halfway Road Marion, IL 62959.Aikins Farmer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.