TURTLEPOINT — Gordon G. Tucker, 75, beloved husband, son and brother, of Turtlepoint, passed away Sunday (Feb. 1, 2026) at UPMC Williamsport, after a long illness.

Born Sunday, Nov. 26, 1950, in Roulette, he was a son of Paul “Boots” and Shirley Weimer Tucker. On July 28, 2021, in Roulette, on the patio of the family farm he grew up on, he married Tammy A. Hopkins, who survives.

Gordon was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1968. He attended Mansfield University, Williamsport Community College and Indiana State University of Pennsylvania.

Gordon and his cousin Jimmy Tucker were loggers. He also sold insurance, was the manager of the former MacFrugal’s Discount Department Stores in Phoenix and Salt Lake City. His last position before retiring was working as an I.T. specialist for the former Teleperformance in Columbus, Ohio.

Gordon was a science fiction enthusiast. He had a wicked sense of humor, sometimes he was just funny and other times a little diabolical. He loved animals, but his greatest love was his wife and family.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 24 years are his mother, of Roulette; two brothers, Stanley (Micki) Tucker of Roulette and Leslie “Chip” (Kathy) Tucker of Ashburn Farms, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Gordon was predeceased by his father.

Family and friends may gather from noon to 1 p.m. Friday (Feb. 6, 2026) at Riverside United Methodist Church, River Street, Roulette, where funeral services will immediately follow with the Rev. Greg Rapp, pastor of Park United Methodist Church, Coudersport, and Pastor Jim Cannistraci, of Riverside United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gordon’s name may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Gordon’s wife entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse. To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Gordon, please visit virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.