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1933
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2020
Tucker Johnson Obituary
Tucker Irvin Johnson , Jr. passed away February 10, 2020. He was born in Grenada, Mississippi on April 11, 1933. He was the son of Tucker Irvin Johnson and Dit Perry Johnson.
Tucker was always very involved in school . While he was a drummer for the middle school band, he also played in the high school band. In high school he played football, was a member of the Honor Society, was on the student council, high school newspaper, an eagle scout and member of the band.
Tucker went to Georgia Tech Institute of Technology on a military scholarship. He was in both the Sigma Chi fraternity and the Kappa Kappa Psi band fraternity. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering.
After college Tucker served as a midshipman, achieved the rank of Lieutenant and was stationed in the Azores, Portugal. When he and his family moved to Wilmington, Delaware to work as chief processor for Atlas Chemical Company, he remained active in the Navy Reserves.
Along the way Tucker was President of the Jaycees - 1966, selected as a member of the Outstanding Young Men of America -1967, member and Deacon of several Baptist churches, President of the Pepsi Cola Bottling of Charlotte-1978, and active in several civic and industry organizations in Charlotte, North Carolina. After a move to Naples, Florida he was an entrepreneur in several businesses, on the Board of Directors for Avalon Community in Pelican Bay, was on the board of directors and the secretary for the International Men's Club of Naples, and had his Real Estate license.
Surviving is his wife and best friend Elaine. His daughter Simmi, son-in-law Steve, grandsons Ross, Adrian, Dillon and Chase. Elaine's daughter Andrea, son-in-law Greg, grandsons Brett and Dylan. His sister Claudia, nephew Eddie , wife Leigh Carol and son Wallis. Along with several other family members.
A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 500 Park Shore Drive, Naples, Fla., Saturday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m. Family and friends are welcome to join us for the celebration of Tucker's life at his memorial service, spreading of ashes and following reception.
Flowers are welcome { no lilies please}. Donations can be made to the Georgia Tech Foundation-
www.gtf.gatech.edu
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Memories and Condolences
for Tucker Johnson
Bobby Wagner Murray
February 8, 2022
I still think of that good old boy. From growing up together in our little community, to school years and reunions. He was a good guy and a good friend.
Dawn Oliveto
February 22, 2020
Tucker was one of the sweetest, kindest people I ever met. It was an honor to know him. He was a true gentleman. Rest in peace Tucker.
Bobby Murray
February 21, 2020
I never called him Tucker, he was always Irvin as we were growing. He was a Tie Plant kid like me and a few other of us country kids growing up in a small community just south of Grenada. We were good friends and classmates and kept in touch in the years following our graduation from high school. I saw him a few years back at a joint class reunion of our class of 1951 and my late husband's class of 1949. That is when I met his sweet Elaine.
I am so sad to hear of his passing. He was a beloved friend, and I will miss his calls to check on us. He had the most positive outlook on life. I send deepest sympathy to you, Elaine, and all the family. He was a great guy and a good friend and will be sorely missed. May our loving Lord comfort you all.
Bobby Murray
February 20, 2020
Elaine - I an so sorry to hear of Tucker's passing. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Joe Elia
Angelus Rickenbaker
February 17, 2020
Deepest Sympathies to entire family
Jackie Francis
February 16, 2020
So sorry for the family . Tucker was a great man . We will miss him dearly . ❤
Ralph and Barb DeSimone
February 16, 2020
Ralph and I have fond memories of Tucker during his yearly visits to Sandpiper Bay in Hampton NH. Always the gentleman who took time to say Hello while working in his flower garden which was always lovely. His peaceful spirit will live on.
Tami Merlo
February 15, 2020
I know that Tucker was an amazing person because he was my beautiful friend Elaine Johnsons husband and soulmate. He made her happier than Ive ever seen her and for that I will forever be grateful for him and he will be dearly missed.
Charles Carignan
February 15, 2020
Tucker was very kind to me while I was briefly on the board of the Avalon at Pelican Bay Condominium. He was thoughtful and caring while I had a serious illness. I will always remember Tucker.
Charles Carignan
February 15, 2020
Tucker was very kind to me while I was briefly on the Avalon at Pelican Bay condominium board. He was very supportive during a serious illness.
I will always remember Tucker.
John and Carol Seemann
February 14, 2020
Tucker's shining light lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. May time bring Elaine and family peace and comfort from their memories of a life well lived.
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