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Thomas Tucker Obituary
DANVILLE, Va. - Thomas Wilbourne Tucker, 81, of 861 Robertson Lane, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, in the emergency department at Danville Regional Medical.Born Feb. 15, 1924, in Danville, he was the son of the late Elvin Clark Tucker and the late Elizabeth Wilbourne Tucker.
He had worked in the maintenance department of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and also served as staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force.
He served in the military during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post 325 in Danville.
On June 30, 1967, he married Eva Harvey Tucker.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Julian Glenwood Tucker of Danville. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, LeRoyal Elmer Tucker.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Barker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Tucker officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 325 Honor Guard.
The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Barker Funeral Home Chapel, 2025 North Main St.; at other times they will be at the residence, 861 Robertson Lane.
Barker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
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Sharon Bohannon
February 9, 2006
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, Gary and family:
Bruce and I are sorry for your loss.
Ollie Bobbitt
February 7, 2006
I am Post Commander of Post 325 and wish to give my condolice to the family.He was one of our members and served God and Country .You could ask no more of any man.May God bless you and your family.
CMG.Ollie H.Bobbitt Jr.
Harold Moore
February 7, 2006
Thomas, Julian, Leroy and I were neighborhood boys together on North Main Street in the '20's and early '30's. I treasure the memory.
Elaine Wilbourne
February 7, 2006
Thomas was a devoted, loving, thoughtful man. He loved his country, having been in the military for a great part of his life, but above all, he loved his dear wife, Eva, and his family. He will be missed by many.
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