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Theodore "Buddy" Tucker

1927 - 2017

Theodore "Buddy" Tucker obituary, 1927-2017, Mobile, AL

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Radney Funeral Home Mobile

3155 Dauphin Street

Mobile, Alabama

Theodore Tucker Obituary

Theodore "Buddy" Tucker, 90, of Mobile, AL and DeLand, FL, passed away on December 16. He was born in Pinson, AL July 3, 1927. He was survived by his wife of 71 years, Levaughn, his children, Donnie Tucker, DeLand, FL, Janie Taylor, Calhan, CO, Judy Adams, Destin, FL, and Sherry Wechsler, Parkland, FL, three Grandchildren, and one Great Grandchild. Buddy was predeceased by his parents, Theodore Tucker, Sr and Lillian Harden Tucker, and his siblings, Merle Tucker, Jewel Franklin, Nell Stephens, Sybil Stephens, Blanche Swatszell, Wilma Sowell, and Lucille Hamlett. Buddy Tucker lost his sight at the age of 15. He attended Southeastern Bible College and became a Minister and Radio Evangelist. He and Levaughn broadcasted his Christian message on the South's most historic stations and held Revivals throughout our country until he launched two Christian radio stations in Iowa. In 1986 he bought WMOB, and subsequently acquired WYND-AM in DeLand, FL, and WTOF-AM in Bay Minette, AL. Buddy's wife, Levaughn, will continue to operate the stations. She has been his dedicated partner in all his endeavors to spread the Word of God. Services will be held at Dauphin Way Baptist Church in Mobile on Wednesday, December 20. Family viewing 10:30am, public viewing 11:00am, service at noon. Service and burial will also be held at Low Gap Methodist Church, Odenville, AL on December 22. Public viewing 11am, services at noon, followed by a graveside burial at Low Gap Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buddy Tucker Association, P. O. Box 9063 Mobile, AL 36609 or through www.buddytuckerassociation.org. Donations will be used to continue Buddy's spreading of the Word of God through his radio stations. Please sign the online guest book at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com

Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Dec. 20, 2017.
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Buddy, you will always be a special memory in my mind; as a neighbor and a friend. You shared so many thoughts that I continue to remember. You were truly an amazing man that I am glad to have known for the 15 years that we lived next door to you and LeVaughn. A good man of devotion and love of God!

Susan Elgar

Friend

December 13, 2022

My name is Joe Burkhead and I first met Buddy when I was attending Lighthouse Christian Center and worked at Hampton's Drive In. I was at the radio station when I met him when I was sorta kinda forced in the room where they speak to listeners. I was nervous at first speaking on the air live but I let the HOLY SPIRIT speak through me while I gave my testimony of when I was saved. I received boldness that day.That was back in 1990. I love Buddy Tucker. Sadly I lost touch with him over the years.

JOE BURKHEAD

November 6, 2018

Buddy gave me the opportunity to work my way through Bible college in Des Moines, IA on KDMI. Thank you Buddy.

James Makeeff

May 26, 2018

I thank God for Bto Buddy Tucker and his wonderful family for allowing me and other ministers to spread the Gospel on their radio station. May God continue to bless the family nightly.

Mr and Ms Aubrey Fails

Sharon and Aubrey Fails

December 19, 2017

God Bless Mr. Tucker and may he rest in peace. Prayers and thoughts to your family.

Joseph & Cathi de Veer

December 19, 2017

Prayers for the family. I remember Buddy giving his testimony back in the early '60's at a Gospel Singing at Kilgore Baptist Church. I also listened to his radio shows on AM stations as a young person. God gave him a long life to spread the gospel.

Randall Murphree

December 19, 2017

Buddy was my neighbor and friend since 2000. I will always cherish the conversations and memories that we shared. He was a devoted man of God and never complained about his lack of sight. In my mind, he remains always happy, thankful and energetic--and never without a smile or positive word to everyone. I consider myself fortunate to have been a friend to such a good man. I will miss you! But, I know God called you Home and now you can see with new eyes all the beauty that you could not see on this earth. While my heart hurts, I know you are surrounded by music in Christ's everlasting arms of love.

Susan and Al Elgar

December 18, 2017

I WAS SORRY TO HERE OF BROTHER TUCKER'S PASSING. WHAT A GREAT MAN OF GOD . WYND WAS THE ONLY RADIO STATION I HAD MY TRUCK RADIO TUNED IN TO, AND LISTENED TO HIM EVERY MORNING. I WILL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HIM IN HEAVEN. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS HIS WORK.
DON ROSKE DELAND FL.

DON ROSKE

December 18, 2017

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Dauphin Way Baptist Church

Mobile, AL

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20

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Dauphin Way Baptist Church

Mobile, AL

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22

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Low Gap Methodist Church

Odenville, AL

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22

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Low Gap Methodist Church

Odenville, AL

Dec

22

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Low Gap Cemetery

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