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James Tucker Obituary

SUPERINTENDENT JAMES E. TUCKER, JR. A native of Violet, La. and resident of Prairieville, La., transitioned to heaven on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Supt. Tucker was the Pastor of Violet New Birth C.O.G.I.C. He is survived by: his wife, Lydia Ann Tucker of Baton Rouge, LA; two brothers, Leroy "Bobby" and Anthony Tucker; four sisters, Laura Tucker Morgan, Lydia Tucker, Carol T. Brown and Edwina Tucker and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by: his son, James E. Tucker, III; his parents, James E. and Violet Tucker, Sr. and his sister, Joyce Tucker. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 6 p.m. until service at 7 p.m. at Violet New Birth C.O.G.I.C.. Funeral service on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Household of Faith Family Worship Church International. Bishop Charles E. Brown will be officiating the funeral services. Interment will be at Merrick Cemetery Violet, La. Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2017.

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wendell james

March 23, 2023

We miss you and love you

Missionary Iola Silas

March 22, 2023

Continue sweet rest in the arms of Jesus

Barbara Alveris

March 15, 2019

May Gd keep u close and that golden voice keep singing Zain songs

Mary Calabresi

April 18, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Reverend Tucker's passing. We worked together many years, he was one of the kindest caring person I ever knew. He was loved by so many people. You are missed by all of us. Mary Calabresi, friend

DEBORAH JEFFERSON FRANKLIN

March 31, 2017

SIS. LYDIA I'M PRAYING FOR YOU

Carolyn Bienemy

March 30, 2017

To: Sis. Lydia Tucker
And Family.
May God Continually Give
You Comfort, Peace And Love
At This Time. Read PSALMS:23

March 26, 2017

My condolences to Sister Lydia and family. I will miss his great singing voice, but to be absent in the body is present with the Lord. May the Lord comfort you as only He can. Love and Peace Willie Pearl Robinson Allen

Karen foy

March 25, 2017

I only had a chance to meet Pastor Tucker twice, made me feel very welcome when I came to visit the church.May God cover you wife and church family.Only god can mend a broken heart,so let Him heal you and give you the peace you need.

March 24, 2017

There is no better place, than to be in the arms of the Lord. Family, stay prayerful, and know that you know, every thing is alright; He's at his Father's house.
Sharon K. Hunter, NOLA

Groverine simmons Jones

March 24, 2017

Condolences to the Tucker Family Members. May God continue to bless you and your family Pastor Tucker was a very loving man.

Kenneth & Vanessa Bourgeois

March 24, 2017

Elder Tucker brought so many gifts to our life.We will never forget him

DEBORAH FRANKLIN

March 24, 2017

Your light will forever shine down here.

Sister Lydia thank you for sharing your husband with us A CLOSER WALK MEETING THE NEED MINISTRY.

Barbara &RolandAlveris&family alveris

March 24, 2017

To the Tucker family praying for you in times like this just hold on to God hand and he will do the rest

Janice Santiago

March 24, 2017

Tucker Family,
Blessed are they that mourn; they shall be comforted. Elder Tucker will be greatly missed in our Community. Sister Lydia I am praying for your family and your Church family that the Lord will comfort and strengthen y'all.
Florence Jefferson-Santiago & Family

Shelia Jefferson-King

March 24, 2017

HIS SHIP HAS LANDED.. JERUSALEM, JERUSALEM MY HAPPY HOME ..RIP ELDER TUCKER, TAKE YOUR REST. YOUR RACE IS OVER AND YOU HAVE THE VICTORY. CONTINUAL PRAYER GO OUT TO SIS. TUCKER AND THE TUCKER FAMILY. LOVE YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS.

JOLEAN ANGELETY

March 24, 2017

I lit this candle for you Supt Tucker, to always remind me of your Home Going.

JOLEAN BROWN ANGELETY

March 24, 2017

I pray for the family, my condolences to Sister Lydia and the family. Elder Tucker will be miss every where. Lord Jesus Christ hold us in your loving arms and give us your strength to hold on. I pray in Jesus Name.


JOLEAN BROWN ANGELETY

Dedra Bailey

March 24, 2017

Sending love and prayers to Sister Tucker, the extended family, and the church family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement.

DAWN BROWN

March 24, 2017

Praying for the entire family and church family during this time of loss. He was a great man and will definitely be missed.

Trasheka Tucker

March 24, 2017

Our hearts are broken for the lost of our great and wonderful uncle. Our prayers are with you Lydia as you go through your journey. May god continue to bless and keep you strong. Lasheika, Trasheika and Ereka Tucker.

Isaac and Lorraine M. Thornton

March 24, 2017

The family has my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Thank God that he was a man of God and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. We loved him but God loved him best. May his soul and the soul of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
New Orleans, Louisiana Isaac and Lorraine M. Thornton and Family

Wendell James

March 24, 2017

Rev Tucker we love you and miss you from the Metro Health family/staff.

Javetta Victor

March 24, 2017

My deepest sympathy too the Tucker family ! Superintendent Tucker and my father superintendent Johnnie c.Victor was close friends in the Lord ! Our prayers is with you at this bereaving time ! Avondale church of God in Christ , Avondale ,la

Gwendolyn Suarez-Carriere

March 22, 2017

My condolences to you Lydia and the Tucker family. My prayers are with you and hoping that you find strength throughout this time of sorrow. God Bless you.

Matilda Slack - Moses

March 22, 2017

Evangelist Lydia Tucker, You have my Heartfelt Sympathy in the Loss of your Husband Supt. James Tucker Jr. May God Continue to Strengthen you in your time of Bereavement, One thing we both can agree on and that this Man of God is Resting Peaceful in the Arms of Our God... May God Continue to keep You and your Family cover under his Loving Arms, I Pray that Prayers for you...
One more thing, His Singing Voice that I knew of him will also be Missed Dearly, His
(BARRY WHITE SOUND, An Inside Laughter or Chuckle... ;-) He had that Deep Baritone Voice like him... May God Continue to be in the mist of your Memories of him...

March 22, 2017

Lydia, may God grant you and your entire family peace during this time of sadness. James is resting with his almighty savior who her served tirelessly. Hold on to God's hand, and he will not let go.

Sincerely,
The Simon and Gourrier Families
Camp St. New Orleans

Fred Daniels

March 22, 2017

We are deeply saddened by the loss of your husband. Supt. Tucker will be truly missed by all that knew him. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,
Bishop & Evang. Fred Daniels, Jr.

Missy. Iola Silas

March 22, 2017

My condolences... Praying that God almighty grant comfort and strength in your time of bereavement.

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6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Violet New Birth C. O. G. I. C.

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Service

7:00 p.m.

Violet New Birth C.O.G.I.C..

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Funeral service

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Household of Faith Family Worship Church International

LA

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