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LAWRENCE TUCKER Obituary


Command Sergeant Major  LAWRENCE M. TUCKER, US Army (Ret)  
Age 82, passed away June 29, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. He is survived by his sister, Helen Oxford, sons, Lawrence M. Tucker, Jr. and Martin W. Tucker. Entered the Army in 1948 and in 1964 became, at the time, the youngest Sergeant Major in the US Army. Visitation and service will be held July 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE., Leesburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arcola Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department at www.arcolavfd.org. Interment with full military honors planned at Arlington National Cemetery on a future date. Please see www.colonialfuneralhome.com for entire obituary and condolences.

Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 7, 2013.
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Thanks for your service to our country. RIP

L A

March 5, 2014

To the family. I knew your Dad and worked with him in the Civil Service and knew him well when he was on active duty. He was a soldier's soldier. I will always remember him as a great man. My prayers go out for you and may the Lord comfort you in your Grief. Rest IN Peace my good friend.

Wynn Hasty

July 9, 2013

So many great memories! My Prayers are with you and your family.

Jodi Hevener

July 9, 2013

We send our love and condolences to the family. May perpetual light shine upon you, Opa.
The Waxvik family

July 8, 2013

To The Family,
We were sorry to hear of your loss, you have our deepest swympathies.
Bruce & Hildegard Schwalm

July 8, 2013

Marty and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of your during this difficult time.
Brenda

Brenda Kannard

July 8, 2013

We were friends for so many years .R.I.P. my friend another great soldier gone . Family you are in my heart and my prayers.

Ron Sims Sr

July 7, 2013

Larry and family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Amy Jones

July 4, 2013

Dear Dad,
To remember you is my fate, to reunite with you is my hope.
Love,
Marty

Martin Tucker

July 3, 2013

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