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Willis Tucker Obituary

God in His infinite wisdom called home Mr. Willis "Blue" Tucker, 74, on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. He entered into eternal rest and peace at his residence, 8505 Vaughan Road, Dinwiddie, Va., after a short period of declining health.

He was born July 12, 1934, to the late Junious Valentine and Theresa Tucker, but was raised by the late Armstead and Sarah Tucker. One brother, Linwood Goode, preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife, Leola Tucker of Dinwiddie, Va.; three daughters, Theresa Williams of Ettrick, Va., Barbara Tucker of Dinwiddie, Va., and Virginia Rooks of Hopewell, Va.; a foster son, Andre Williams of Dinwiddie, Va.; devoted son-in-law, Earl Rooks; two sisters, Sadie Lewis and Juanita Goode; one brother, William Goode; four grandchildren, Calvin Williams Jr. (Michelle), Pamela Williams, Marcus Williams (Jameka) and Danielle Tilford (Kevin); great-grandchildren, Deonté Walker, Destiny Shuford, Dravonté and Travonté Williams, Calvin Williams III, Joshua and Caleb Williams, and Marcus William Jr.; three sisters-in-law, Betty Rives, Ethel Carey (James) and Laura Rives (Willie); a host of nieces, one devoted niece, Diane Wynn, nephews, other relatives and friends, devoted friend Lloyd Wynn, Calvin William Sr., Maurice Ampy, Willis Walker and James Daily.

He was a faithful member of Sharon Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va., where he was an usher. He retired from Central State Hospital after 34 years of dedicated service. He was also a member of Dinwiddie Hunt Club.

A homegoing celebration will be held at noon Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at Sharon Baptist Church, 26804 Fort Emory Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Herbert Anderson, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

The family request that food items be omitted.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Tucker online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com and where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index from Aug. 24 to Aug. 26, 2008.

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Shirley Hill

August 27, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Evangelist Yvette Harris

August 26, 2008

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have cross the bar.


To the family i am sorry to hear of the passing of brother tucker, but we know he is in a better place, and we will see him again as long as we live right , heaven belong to us.

FRIENDSHIP CONG CHURCH BLANDFORD -PASTOR MATTIE RYALS

August 26, 2008

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

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