Freddie Dean 'Tucky' Smith of Du Quoin

Freddie Dean "Tucky" Smith, 73, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 at his residence.

Freddie had been a taxicab driver. He was a lifetime member of the Eagles. He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and hunter. He was a camp cook.

Freddie was born Sept. 24, 1944 in Du Quoin, the son of Edna Elizabeth (Smith) Fischer.

He is survived by one son, Frankie (Jeannie) Smith of Murphysboro; three siblings, Harry "Peni" Fischer of Mountain View, California, Dale (JoAnn) Smith of Dowell, and Shirley (Don) Burhmester of Du Quoin; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.

Friends may make memorials to the Du Quoin Eagles, which will be accepted at the funeral home.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.