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Minister Lynda Sue Curtis Thomas
August 5, 2025
I remember when we meet, while you were at my dad's mom Blanche Bea Tucker Curtis Tillery's house on Goosepond Road in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas. You made a very positive impression in my life. I remember when you and my beautiful Grandma Blanche Bea Tucker Curtis Tillery telling me that we are related as cousins. I promise to never forget you. Love you cousin
Minister Lynda Sue Curtis Thomas
August 5, 2025
Leslie Redaway
February 27, 2025
Rest In Heaven Thank You For Helping Our State Of Arkansas
Mr. Jr.
February 24, 2025
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Michelle Woodall
February 19, 2025
My name is Michelle I work right downstairs at Strattons Market I send my condolence to the Tucker Family Mr Jim guy Tucker was a wonderful man beautiful personality he was also very very funny I send my most deepest sympathy he will be truly missed.
From The Strattons/Dugans Family we send our deepest Sympathy and Prayers.
Wright Anderson
February 19, 2025
Jim Guy was quite simply one of the greatest public servants of his generation. He led "from the front" - always - and excelled in nearly every task he undertook, be it in the political, athletic, business or social realm. Jim Guy also always made a concerted and organized effort to aid and assist the less fortunate in our society, and he carried this trait with him from his early days as a Prosecuting Attorney to his years in the Arkansas Governor's Office. In an age where so many public figures, both in business and politics, seek to promote themselves, Jim Guy always sought to put the spotlight on others, and in doing so made them, and each and every one of us, much better citizens in the process.
God Bless him and his outstanding Family... Arkansas and the Nation have lost a Warrior, and Heaven has gained an enlightened soul...
Thomas Let
February 19, 2025
My condolences to your family. Jim will be missed by many people. May you find comfort in his legacy. May God be with your family and give you strength during this time.
Herb Lair
February 19, 2025
I did a highly personal podcast with Jim Guy, just a few weeks before he died. He was always thinking about others, first. He had called me accidentally on FaceTime, so I became very aware of his condition, early stage Alzheimer´s, tube feeding, but the next day, I picked him up for breakfast at the Capital Hotel, and he was remembering things in detail.
Tommy Sproles, Sr.
February 18, 2025
A true American and friend. Will be missed.
Kim Bright
February 18, 2025
Prayers for you, Betty, Anna, Sarah, Lance, and the grandkids. He was a great man and I'm privileged to have known him and your family for the last 20 years. I pray you find comfort and peace.
JK
February 18, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences and prayers to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Michael
February 18, 2025
R.I.P. Our condolences to Family Friends and voters of the Democratic Party my aunt /God mother was the democratic chair woman of Howell County in Missouri near Arkansas so we used to hear a lot about Jim Tucker at reunions - Michael Crosswhite and Jon Atkinson
Douglas Schoen
February 16, 2025
A special person. A man of the highest integrity and values. One of the finest public servants I ever had a chance to work with. Douglas Schoen
Robert S Moore Jr
February 16, 2025
Attorney General Jim Guy was my first boss out of law school in 1973. His guidance, wit, and wisdom (and sometimes his tolerance with me!) were foundation blocks throughout my career. I also had the privilege to serve as his ABC Director when he was governor. We never lost contact, but most important to me, in the last dozen years or so, we became good friends. Again I was privileged to his wise counsel as we shared some laughter, our love of music, and enjoyment of life. He was a man of unwavering principle and compassion for others. He represented the best as a public servant and will be deeply missed. I´ll always be thankful for having known him.
Lee Rogers
February 16, 2025
My friend since high school, my apartment sharer in law school, Jim Guy was the best buddy anyone could ever have. He was never one to back down from a challenge, nor did he blame anyone but himself when did things didn't work out exactly as planned. Little Rock and Arkansas are better off thanks to the efforts and successes of Jim Guy Tucker. Godspeed, old friend.
Mike Chandler
February 16, 2025
I have some of my best memories spending time with Jim Guy. On the campaign or at the house he was always the same, smiling all the time. He was the best Governor I ever worked for. But more than anything he was a friend. He looked out for people and what was best for them. This loss hurts deep.
Q Hurst
February 16, 2025
Jim Guy was a wonderful person, statesman, and public servant. He tried to help people even when he was sick and struggling with illness.
Simply a great American and Arkansan.
Q. Byrum Hurst
Michael N Graves
February 15, 2025
Jim Guy was welcoming and gracious and always gave me some of his time to chat and feel like I mattered. I respected him for his fight against great odds and courage to keep going on. Thanks for your friendship.
Howard Massey
February 15, 2025
My condolences to the family. He was a very caring and generous man. He would contact me periodically over the first months and years, after my wife, Carrie Massey's liver transplant and offer prayers, and words of encouragement, because he knew exactly what were going through. He would say, "Hello Howard, I just had you and your bride on my mind, how is everything going?" He also liked getting updates on my little one, Sydney, at Harvard. Governor Tucker even helped us with insurance problems. He made us feel special.., and he will truly be missed!
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