Born: March 29, 1953

Died: Feb. 2, 2013

ELKHART — Tracy Ray Tweedy Sr., 58, of Elkhart, passed away at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at his home.

He was born on March 29, 1953 in South Bend to Harvey Tweedy and Helen (Bush) Walter.

Tracy is survived by his children; Tracy Ray (Marcie) Tweedy Jr., Misti Gail (Tasha) Nabor, both of Elkhart, Donald Glenn (Jessie) Tweedy of Dowagiac, Mich., and Carlotta Joyce Tweedy of Niles, Mich.; a brother, James Tweedy, sisters, Deb (Doyle) Harpole, Teresa Rush, Pam Hawkins, all of Niles, Mich., and Carla (Larry) Fales of Elkhart. Also surviving are his grandchildren; Hannah, Lauren, Alex and Austin, and one great-grandchild Madalen. Also surviving are the mothers of his children, Wendy Buck of Elkhart and Leesa Tweedy of Niles, Mich.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Joyce Walter and step-father, Kenneth J. Walter.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Tracy enjoyed going to cookouts, riding snowmobiles, fishing and spending time with his family.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with arrangements.