Martin "Marty" D. Tucker, 70, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, May 21, 2023.  He was born August 28, 1952, in Wood River, Illinois, the son of Charles and Olive Tucker.

Marty graduated from Mason County Central in the Class of 1970.  Following high school, Marty served in the US Navy.  Afterwards he worked as a supervisor for Tideland Signal in Louisiana for several years, and most recently at FloraCraft in Ludington as a security guard for 26 years until his retirement on April 24, 2023.  Marty was a Chevy Hot Rod enthusiast his entire life.  His favorite motto that he liked to live by was "the man with the most toys wins!"  Marty also enjoyed racing his toys at the Northern Michigan Dragway with his son, Jason.

Marty is survived by: the love of his life, Mary Tucker; his daughter, Christa (Dan) LaDuke of Ludington; 2 sons, Jason (Heather Garcia) Pomeroy of Manistee, and Brian (Laura) Gregones of Woodstock, Georgia; 5 grandchildren, Anthony Gregones, Luke Gregones, Brittany Irwin, Rachel Irwin, and Alexandria Irwin; 2 great-grandchildren, Kason Schmock and Gannon Schmock; 2 sisters, Mary (Marvin) McDonald of Pentwater, and Dodie Hickle of Florida; her brother, Bill (Dee Dee) Tucker of Ludington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marty was preceded in death by: his parents; and his brother, Bob Tucker.

Due to the unexpected passing of Mary on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the celebration of Marty's life has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

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