Frederick-Tucker-Obituary

Frederick L. Tucker

Birmingham, Alabama

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TUCKER, FREDERICK L., age 90, of Hoover, AL died May 2, 2009. He was born in St. Clair County and was a graduate of Springville High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. In 1946, Fred began working for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in Tampa, FL in 1980. He was a Deacon at Shades...

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I am sad to hear that Fred has passed away. He was such a special man, I will remember him always and especially when he visited us in NY State.

My thoughts and prayers have been with you, Terry, and your Mother, during this sad time. I lost my Dad and Mother some years ago. I feel their presence in some significant way every day of my life. Your Dad will always be alive in your heart.

Joyce Joiner Lawler

Mr. Tucker devoted much of his time and energy to Fairfield young people. He never failed to provide a positive example and encouraging word to hundreds of us.

It was men like Mr. Tucker who made Fairfield such a special place live fifty years ago. Thank you Terry, for sharing him with the rest of us - men like your Dad were truly pillars in our community.

To all the Tucker family,
I will remember Fred as the ultimate keeper of his Tucker family heritage. I am related through the line and will always remember it was Fred who never gave up on anyone, who always kept the spark going to keep the Tucker's in touch. It was only 2-3 years ago that I saw an article in the Shelby News with Fred describing his WWII experience. He was always so humble, I was so surprised to learn he was not just a veteran of WWII, he was at Normandy on D-Day, with...

Mrs. Tucker and Terry, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Tucker. I have fond memories of him as a neighbor in Fairfield and also from church at Fairfield,First. I remember you all taking me to church when my parents did not go at night. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I lost my Dad in 1997, my Mom in 1999 and then my husband, Pete, in 2001. I know the Lord will carry you through these difficult days.