HULET LEE ?H.L.? DUCKER, age 74 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012. He was a native of North Carolina, graduate of Western Carolina University, and served in the U.S. Air Force. Preceded in death by father, G. Dewey Ducker; brothers, Bruce and Charles Ducker; wife of 49 years, Hilda Ducker; and daughter, LuAnn Ducker.
Survived by wife, Pat Burress Ducker; daughters, Sheree Pittman and Tanya (Allen) Finchum; grandchildren, Jill and Evan Pittman and Curtis Finchum; mother, Minnie Bolden; sisters, Shirley (Richard) Griffin, Carolyn Williams and Roberta Fore; special aunt and uncle, several nieces, nephews and cousins; step-children, Edward (Cathy) Burress and Betty (Mike) Hale. H.L. was a member of the Dandridge Golf and Country Club where he was an avid golfer and leaves many golfing buddies and friends. He was also a faithful member of the First Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the church choir.
Funeral services, Wednesday, 7:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Dandridge with Dr. Robert Brown and Dr. Robert McCray officiating. Family will receive friends Wednesday, 5:00 to 7:00pm at the church prior to services. Interment graveside services with military honors Thursday, 11:00am at Hillcrest Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Life held Thursday afternoon at the Dandridge Golf Course (Details to be announced at the Funeral Service). In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, Dandridge, Sanctuary Piano/Building Fund, P.O. Box 246, Dandridge, TN 37725 or The First Tee, c/o Don McCloy, 210 Vista View Court, Dandridge, TN 37725. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE 865-397-2711