[List] Obituary: Jim Tucker

[Cecil Stokes]

James W. Tucker, 89 [May 7, 1931-September 10, 2020], of Huntsville 
passed away at his home surrounded by his family.
He was a loving Christian husband, father, grandfather, great 
grandfather and family member. Wherever he went he made numerous friends.
Mr. Tucker was also a Korean War Veteran, a Thiokol employee from 
1953-1997, a founding member of the Rocket City Basketball Officials 
Association, which later became the North Alabama Basketball Officials 
Association, and was inducted into the Huntsville Madison County 
Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003. He was an avid fan of the Auburn Tigers, 
UAH Chargers, golf and anything basketball.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Atchley Tucker; father, 
Willie Tucker; mother, Maggie Tucker; great grandson, Tony Tucker and 
brother, Bobby Tucker. Survivors include son, Larry Tucker; son, Rick 
Tucker (Wanda); grandchildren, Angel Parker, Anthony Tucker (Selena), 
Tracy Williams (Jeremy), Melinda VanZoeren (Geoff), Nathan Tucker, April 
Jossey (Josh); great-grandchildren, Brittney Dessinger (Garett), Luna 
Parker, Logan Parker, Alyssa Tucker, Addyson Williams, Arden VanZoeren, 
Silas Tucker, Ella Jossey, Kensley Williams, Tucker VanZoeren, Harper 
VanZoeren, Brannan VanZoeren; sisters, Willie Sue Glover, Lena Mae 
Brewer (G.L.)
The family wants to express love and appreciation to Frances Hughes, his 
sweetheart and best friend for the past seven years. Their companionship 
brought renewal of dad's spirit as they enjoyed the little things in 
life and simply spending time together.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 
2020 at West Huntsville Church of Christ, with social distancing and 
masks required. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Burial will 
be in Valhalla Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to Agape of North Alabama and 
Hospice Family Care.

To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store 
<https://sympathy.legacy.com/en-us/funeral-flowers/name/james-tucker-funeral-flowers/p196780477/?affiliateId=29&pm=240>. 

Published in The Huntsville Times from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2020.

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