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William Tucker Obituary

William Aubrey Tucker

"Billy"

William Aubrey Tucker, 75, of 2403 Marysville Road, Altavista, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

He was born January 15, 1935, in Lynchburg, the son of the late Willie Henry Tucker and Georgia Witt Cox. Billy was a retired employee with the City of Lynchburg and enjoyed gardening and farming after his retirement.

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Wayne Tucker and his wife, Michelle, of Forest, and William Robert Tucker, of Evington; two daughters, Brenda Tucker, of Altavista, and Agnes Marie Tucker and special friend, Kevin Kershner; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bobby Joe Tucker and his wife, Mary, and Ricky Wayne Tucker and his wife, Donna, both of Evington; three sisters, Emily Longwood and her husband, Gather, of Lynch Station, Barbara Jean Overfelt and her husband, Paul, and Joyce Martin and her husband, Don, both of Roanoke' one sister-in-law, Betty Ann Tucker, of Evington; and two special friends, Rose Marie Cox, of Altavista, and Louise Tucker, of Evington.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard N. and Raymond Tucker.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at the Tucker Family Cemetery by the Pastor Dwight Weaver.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 7, 2010, at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista, and at other times at the residence.

The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Altavista EMS, P.O. Box 1, Altavista, VA 24517.

To send condolences, please visit www.finch

andfinchfuneral

service.com.

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

Published by The News & Advance on Nov. 7, 2010.

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Pastor Annita Hogue

November 9, 2010

May the Lord keep you and your family in these times. We know it is not easy to hold up in oneself, but with Gou od all things are possible to those that believe.

May you and your family be encouraged to go forth through all of this and be in peace resting in the most High God.

Temple of Deliverance Outreach Ministry for Christ Tabernacle
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Pastor A. L. Hogue and Congregation. We are praying for you.

Linda Kidd ( Hailey) & Edith Kidd

November 8, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

November 7, 2010

Hello family,
Sure going to miss my big brother. He was the greatest story teller ever. May GOD be with all of you during this difficult time.

love,
Emily and family

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