Obituary of Tucker L. Hargis

Tucker L. Hargis, 60, of Coffeyville passed away Friday, May 6, 2016, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. He was born on December 20, 1955, at Coffeyville to Danny Burton and Patsy Jean (Hagan) Hargis. When he was young they moved to Odessa, TX where Tucker grew up and attended school, graduating from Odessa Permian High School. On November 1, 1986 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Kathleen Cozby at Abilene, TX. Following their marriage they made their home in Texas until moving to Coffeyville in 1988. Tucker was employed at Farmland Refinery and later at CVR Energy as lead operator, for several years he was an EMT, Fireman, and on the Safety/Rescue Team at the refinery.. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene; he served on the Church Board, was active in Teaching Home Groups with the Church, and was a member of the International Association of Operating Engineers. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, basketball, football and baseball, coaching many of sports teams when his children were younger. His greatest joy was the time spent with his family. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of the home; son, Tory Hargis and wife Maria; daughter, Taryn Close and husband Randy; his mother Patsy Hargis; sister, Terri Hargis; and six grandchildren, Eli Hargis, Lilly Hargis, Abi Hargis, Daisy Close, Jasper Close, and Carsen Close all of Coffeyville. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2016 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Coffeyville with Rev. Ford Hall officiating. Private family burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, May 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family suggests memorials to the First Church of the Nazarene; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.