Kenneth Lee (Tuck) Eldred, 72, of Nocona, TX, passed away June 27, 2010 in Nocona.

He was born October 25, 1937 in Nocona to Alvis and Daisy Clay Eldred. On May 18, 1964 he married Ruby Jones in Saint Jo, TX. He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the oilfield. He was a member of the Nocona VFW #8558.

Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Nocona Cemetery with Minister Rick Eldred officiating. Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona directed the service.

Survivors include: wife, Ruby Eldred of Nocona; sons, Wayne Eldrd of Watauga and Jason Eldred of Muenster; sisters, Laquitta Eads of Carlisle, AR, Jackie Lee and Frieda Bietendorf, both of Nocona and Margie Skinner of Spanish Fort; brothers, Johnny, Tommy, A.W. and Gerry Eldred, all of Nocona and Rick Eldred of York, NB; and four grandchildren.