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Colby Tucker Obituary

KINSTON - Colby Smith Tucker, 15, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Duke University Hospital after a courageous battle fighting Ewing Sarcoma. Colby was a member of Jackson Heights Original Free Will Baptist Church. He also attended North Lenoir High School where he was a sophomore. Colby loved playing his guitar and video games. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Elmer Bryan Smith Sr. and Linda Potter Smith. Survivors include his parents, Ricky and Jan Tucker of the home; paternal grandparents, Richard and Dorothy Stroud Tucker of Kinston; sister, Mary-Ashlyn Tucker of the home; uncle, Elmer Bryan Smith Jr. and friend Michelle Odom, of Kinston and his children, Elmer Bryan Smith III and fiancée Anna Kennedy, of Kinston and Darrah Nichole Smith of Greenville; uncle, Michael Joe Tucker and wife Elizabeth Ann Ketterman, of Greenville and daughter, Arya Scout Tucker. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Jackson Heights Original Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Justin Barnett and Ashley Summerlin officiating. Visitation will follow the funeral service. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2018 at Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Jackson Heights Original Free Will Baptist Church, 285 Camellia Street, Kinston, NC 28504. Online condolences may be sent to garnerfuneralhome.com Garner Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Published by Free Press on Nov. 17, 2018.

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Gary McIntyre

November 11, 2019

A year in heaven.....just a blink of an eye. Our temporary pain will be wiped away in a eternal celebration....with Jesus our savior.

Rainelle Williams

December 9, 2018

Jan, I first met your darling son when I taught him science at FMS in the 6th grade. I loved him dearly. I then met you when I worked at WMS 2 years ago. You and your family were blessed beyond measure to have had him your lives for 15 years. GOD has him now and he will take care of your family forever. Trust in him with all the love you have for Colby. Always in my heart and prayers.
Mrs. Rainelle Tilley Williams and husband, Gregory.

November 26, 2018

My sincere sympathies to the family may your memories bring you much joy and your prayers to God will bring you much comfort and strength. Romans 12:12

PS

November 25, 2018

We prayed for Colby at Bethel FWB Church.

Desiree

November 19, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of great sadness. May you cherish fond memories of Colby to help you cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of the comforting words at 1 Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your loved one again.

Gary Mcintyre

November 18, 2018

Prayers for your family during this time of loss. Today he sees the face of Jesus...our savior.

Nell Langley

November 18, 2018

Deepest sympathies to your family. We are so sorry for your loss. In our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Nell Gates Langley and Ed Langley Jr.

Lesley Langley

November 18, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Treasure every minute you had with your remarkable son. He definitely could light up the world with his smile and spirit.
Praying you will find comfort knowing he is in the arms of God.
Lesley Hardison Langley, Ed Langley III and Hunter Langley.

Denise Howard

November 18, 2018

Strength & peace to a special family. Many are grieving; God will see you through.

Amy McLawhorn Vetter

November 17, 2018

Jan and Ricky, my prayers go out to you all. May God hold you tight and comfort you in this difficult time.

Donnie Robinson

November 17, 2018

Ricky, my heart goes out to you and your family. May God hold your hands through this heart breaking time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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