AHOSKIE, NC – Thomas “Tommy” Theodore Tucker, Sr., age 96, passed away on October 23, 2017 at the Vidant Edgecombe Hospital of Tarboro, NC.
Mr. Tucker was born on February 2, 1921 to Marshall and Alberta Powell Tucker in Dinwiddie County, VA. Upon graduating high school, Tommy attended Norfolk Business College. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Tommy married the love of his life, Anne Jeanette Haskins, on November 16, 1946. He worked as a manager for Suburban Propane Gas Corp. before retiring after 28 years of dedicated service. Tommy was a faithful member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid deer hunter. Tommy was civic minded, serving as a volunteer firefighter, in the Kiwanis Club, in the Rotary Club, and was always there to lend a helping hand. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Haskins Tucker.
Thomas is survived by his wife of seventy years, Anne; daughter, Lucie Tucker Bosi and husband Jim of Nashville, TN; two sons, Thomas T. Tucker, Jr. and wife Judy of Greenville, NC, and R. Marshall Tucker and wife Tina of Clayton, NC; two granddaughters, Kathryn Tucker Thurston and husband Rocky of Herndon, VA, and Kelly Tucker Hylton and husband David of Wake Forest, NC; three grandsons, James Bryant and wife Erin of Nashville, TN, Michael Tucker of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Stephen Tucker of Boone, NC; five great-grandchildren, Hilary and Tucker Thurston, Andrew and Tyler Hylton, and Connor Bryant.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM, at The St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Ahoskie, NC, with The Rev. Jeff Douglas, officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the memorial fund at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, PO Box 263, Ahoskie, NC 27910, or online clicking here
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Tucker family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Uncle Fedo (as Sister would call him) always made me smile when ever I saw him as a child. It is difficult to live far away during this time, but please know that the Tucker family is always in my heart and prayers. Much love to Anne, Marshal, Lucy and Tom T and to all the family I have not met. Love, Debbie Tucker Meadows and Family
We were saddened by the loss of your Dad. My Dad ,Melvin Shores and husband , Terry hunted many years at Byrd Hunt Club. Oh the tales they would tell. May good memories see you through this sad time.
Wow, 96 years old and married over 70 years. It doesn’t get any better than that. He lived a good full life with a devoted wife. Anne, please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. You will be in out prayers and thoughts.
I was saddened to learn of your loss. I remember Swampy as a very kind man.
Today, I shared the news with Mom who is having memory issues. She was visibly moved when she said, “I certainly am sorry, I always liked him.” Please accept our warmest regards as you celebrate a life well lived.
With Love,
I will always be grateful to Mr. Tucker for his care and friendship to my Dad, Earl Chitty. My Dad thought the world of Mr. Tucker.
So sorry for your loss. I pray God and happy memories will help you through this sad time. Love you both , Melba