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Samuel Tucker Obituary

Samuel Edward Tucker, 75, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010. He was born on June 30, 1935, in Halifax County, Va., to the late Phillip and Mazzie Tucker. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Word and Elizabeth Jennings; and one brother, Charles Tucker. He accepted Christ at an early age at Second Buffalo Church, Halifax County, Va. Those left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Odessa (Jean) Tucker; 10 children, Tonya, Lynn (Camille), Metra (Anthony), Lorece (Troy), Antoinette, Ashley, Howard (Marie), Vincent (Angela), Bencient (Danita) and Mack Tucker; in addition, Lisha, Donna, Nicole and Shawn; 12 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; brother, Steve Tucker; sisters, Fannie Madison, Della (Charlie) Gilliam, Ella Minor and Lillie Boyd; mother-in-law, Mattie Turner; his 8th Street Buddies; and a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Henry Haskins officiating. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2010.

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Alfred (Joe) Bowens

December 23, 2010

To the Tucker family, sending the deepest of condolences and praying that your memories will sustain you during your time of grief..GOD BLESS

Marsha Hunt

December 16, 2010

To the Tucker family, may God bless you, keep you and comfort you during this time. Love always Marsha

December 11, 2010

Metra and family,
please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your father. May God bless you.
Love,
Vanessa, Nicole and Natalie Cooper

December 11, 2010

To the Tucker Family, May God bless you all during your loss. Love, DeRondo(Day), Nicole and DeOndre Willis

Delicia Inge-Harper

December 11, 2010

We will lift you all up in prayer. Let us know if you need anything. Love, Dee Dee and Joyce.

Theresha Franklin

December 11, 2010

R.I.P Sam Tucker 8th Street wont be the same without you. A good man is gone but he will never be forgotten ....Meppie my prayers are with you and your family.

Nikki Bonds

December 11, 2010

To the Tucker Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you all and I will keep you in my heart and prayers.

Nikki Bonds

Tony & Terry Nichols

December 11, 2010

To the Tucker family in the loss of your Loved one.We extend our deepest and heart felt sympathy toward your family and loved ones at this hour and the hours to come. As you move forward remember to look to the hills from whence commeth all of your help that help comes from the LORD. May GOD continue to Bless and strengthen you.

Mary Ray

December 11, 2010

To: The Tucker Family
May God give you comfort during this time...May He bless you each day...know that He's always with you...Mary Ray and Family

Vickie Hale- Wilcher

December 11, 2010

To the Tucker family: May God be with you all during this time of lost, Sammie T-Tucker is no longer suffering, he was a nice man, who kept me laughing, he will be missed, Remember family GOD makes no MISTAKES and it was time for Sam to Bloom now in HEAVENS Garden..... Sammie T-Tucker Will now Grow in Heaven, Your Family will be in prayer.

Ronald & Susan Shears

December 10, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Amy Kirchman

December 10, 2010

TO Coach Howard,

We your extended Family are praying for you and your family. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you. We are here for you.......YOUR VA WARRIOR FAMILY!

Maria Candelas

December 10, 2010

To Lorece, and Miss Jean (grandma)and rest of Tucker family, I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time. I know he was a great man to have a wonderful family as yours.

Janice Grigsby

December 10, 2010

Mr. Sam was a wonderful neighbor and Everyone loved him on 8th St. They enjoyed each others company and fellowship. His garden was a joy to watch. Wonderful Memories We All Have, Your family have my sympathy, A-Men

December 10, 2010

"To be absent of the body is to be present with the Lord." Mrs. Jean and the entire family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.

James and Vickie Miller
& the Meeks Family

Donald Richardson

December 10, 2010

''Metra,Lynn,Jean and family, our hearts go out to you all,and each one of you are in our prays.'' Sam will be missed by all who knew him. Punchy&Cookie Richardson

Melchia Willis

December 10, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Janie Ollie

December 10, 2010

Our prayers are with you all. Sam was a great person

Love
Charlie and Janie Ollie and family

Katrina Renee Brown

December 10, 2010

Mrs Jean, Metra, and family. I just wanted to express my sympathy. I have years of memories of Mr Sam. I was a visitor on many days with Lynn. I just want to say that God makes no mistakes and he picked a good one. Keep your hands in Gods hands and he will bring you through.

Gloria Cousser

December 10, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Heather Hardy

December 10, 2010

To Metra & the Tucker Family,
My prayers are with you in your time of need. May the lord look down on you and guide your hearts in this painful time. May God Bless you and keep you at peace.

Richard (Bubba) Johnson

December 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season and always.

Victoria Minor Cox

December 9, 2010

Ms. Jean,
I know you will miss him yet know he is in good company! I know my mom has made a way for him and is making ways for us. She has the news saved up for him (Channel 7 and 10). Until we see them again we must continue on with love, life & joy....knowing we will all be together again at God's feet.

Joanne & Linda Keatts

December 9, 2010

To our family,
We were very sadden to her about the passing of our cousin Sam . Family we are praying for you as you try to get through the dark days . One thing is for sure is that Sam won't have to indure any more pain or suffering . Just hold on to GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS . Vincent and Benny take care of your mother . Jean stay strong .
Love your cousins,

ASHLEY TUCKER

December 9, 2010

DADDY MY DADDY!! I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH! YOU WHERE A VERY STRONG MAN! NO ONE KNEW HOW SICK YOU REALLY WAS BUT YOU AND U DIDNT LET ANYONE KNOW EITHER SO WE WOULDNT WORRY!! YOU GONE NOW BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN! I DONT KNOW WHAT ME AND MOMMY GOING TO DO NOW THAT WE DONT HAVE NO ONE TO COME SIT AT THE KITCHEN TABLE AND WAIT FOR US TO MAKE THEIR FOOD AND GET THEM WATER AND A FORK!! I KNOW WE WILL HAVE SOME TIMES WHEN WE WILL BREAK DOWN AND CRY BUT KNOW THAT WE ARE GOING TO STAY STRONG AS YOU WAS!! I ALWAYS SAID I WASNT LEAVING OR MOVING OUT BECAUSE IT WAS MY DUTY TO TAKE CARE OF YOU AND MOMMY!WELL YOU GONE NOW AND IT JUST MOMMY SO I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I GOT HER AND IF ITS THE LAST THING ON EARTH THAT I DO IM GOING TO MAKE SURE THAT SHE IS STRAIGHT! LOVE U SOOO MUCH!! SAVE A SPOT UR THERE FOR YOUR BABIES AND MOMMY!!!

Macie Johnson

December 9, 2010

May you find peace sharing your loss with Family , Friends ,and Love Ones during this time. You have my deepest sympathy.

Michelle Ball-Hamm

December 9, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 9, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dominique Brown

December 9, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dolores Richards

December 9, 2010

Lorece, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

KAJA COOPER & FAMILY

December 9, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

December 9, 2010

To my aunt, cousins and other family members, know that your Dad, husband was a truly special man. He will be missed. Hold fast to the precious memories that you share and comfort each other. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Love.
Cousin Debora Word-Mosby

Dawn Doyle/Wells Fargo family

December 9, 2010

We are all thinking of you and your family at this time of loss. Please remember hes with the Lord today.

David Preston & Kim Thompson

December 9, 2010

To the Tucker Family: We are very sorry to hear about your lost. You are in our thoughts and pray you find peace in the comfort of God.

David Preston & Kim Thompson

December 9, 2010

To the Tucker Family - We are very sorry to hear about your lost. You are in our thoughts and pray you find peace in the comfort of God.

David Preston and Kim Thompson

December 9, 2010

To the Tucker Family - We are very sorry to hear about your lost. Please know you are in our thoughts and we pray you find peace in the comfort of God.

Niki Payne

December 9, 2010

To the Tucker Family:
Our prayers are with you during this time!

Blessings,
Ronnie & Niki Payne

Laura Enoch

December 9, 2010

To Ms Jean and the Tucker Family; our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Know that the Lord is with you always.
Laura Enoch and Family

Charles,Nadiya Tinsley

December 9, 2010

Grandaddy, We love you!


Charles & Nadiya

LOIS WHORLEY

December 9, 2010

TO THE TUCKER FAMILY, MAY THE LOVE OF GOD PROTECT AND COMFORT YOU-ALL AT THIS TIME. KNOW THAT MR. TUCKER IS IN A MANSION THAT GOD PREPARED FOR HIM, AS WELL AS HE HAS PREPARED FOR US ALL! WE WILL MEET AGAIN, SOME DAY WHEN THIS LIFE IS OVER! R.I.P. MR. TUCKER.

Victoria Cox

December 8, 2010

To The Tucker Family(that I consider my family),
Thanks for sharing your Daddy with me all these years. It has always been a blessing growing up with you all and Sam has treated me as his own. He kept it real for me when I needed and shared with me some adult lessons that only he could a(nd that only he and I knew). I cherish the time we all had with him in OUR lives, as he was MY father figure. Continue to hold on to the strong family bond and lift up Ms. Jean during these times. God will give you strength if you trust in Him. Much Love and Never Ending Peace........

December 8, 2010

To The Tucker family, I am truely sorry to hear of your loss, Just know God makes no mistakes,I've known Sam since I was a little girl and he was a long time friend of my Dad's and I know for sure God has reunited the two of them again, may God bring you all peace until you meet again, Sam will be missed by many, Sincerly.... Cynthia Smith (AKA) Pie

Mary Clayborne

December 8, 2010

To Mrs. Fannie Madison and family,
Sometimes the many things our voices can't find the words to say, our hearts can feel and understand. May God be with you.

The Clayborne Family

Dreama Carter

December 8, 2010

To the Tucker Family.. I am so greatful for such people like you all.. U helped raise my sister and for that I will hold you all dear to my heart. Mr Tucker will serve well in heaven cause he served well on earth. Jean may God always hold u tight as you are an angel..

Courtney English and Family

December 8, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Josephine Hargrave

December 8, 2010

To Aunt Lillie Boyd and family, remember "God Don't Make Mistakes"
You are in our thoughts and prayers always, Charles and Josephine Hargrave (Portsmouth, VA)

Maurice/Karen Mitchell

December 8, 2010

Vincent,Angela,V,and the entire Tucker Family- Our heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our sincere thoughts and prayers. May you gain strength through God and also through the love and support of family and friends.

December 8, 2010

I came to know Mr. Tucker as one of our patients at Blue Ridge Cancer Care. He was such a wonderful man and it was always our pleasure to be the one to serve him. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts, prayers and love to his entire family.

Nicole Wade

December 8, 2010

He always greeted me with a smile, I will miss that. My condolences to the entire Tucker family. Nicole M. Wade

Antoinette Tucker

December 8, 2010

Hey Daddy
I am going to miss you soooo much. You were our protector and now angel in heaven. I will always remember you calling us "Monkey Face" when you came home in the evening. I can remember your license plate that stated "To know me is to love me", what a true definition of your character. Please watch over us daddy, we are holding strong as always. No one will ever understand our family bond and no one will ever break it.

Love always

Neal, Jessica & Kadence Williams

December 8, 2010

To The Tucker Family, We were saddened to hear the news of your father's passing. Your family is continually in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Anne Hamlin

December 8, 2010

Lorece, I am sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paulette Terry-Horton

December 8, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

December 8, 2010

Lorece and the entire Tucker family,
my condolescences are with you all at this time. I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time.


Amber Miles Wines
Katy& Kylie

Taras (Tuffy) Dungee

December 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Volletta Wiley

December 8, 2010

To Lorece, Antoinette and Tucker Family,

Im sorry for your loss, my thought and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need.

Derrail & Stephanie Reynolds S.R.

December 8, 2010

To the Tucker Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Let go and let GOD take control of your hearts,and thoughts to get you through this very difficult time. People do not understand our history but Meepie and her family were my family when no one else was there and I will always be grateful for that relationship. Sam will be truly missed but his pain is gone and he is in the gates of heaven smiling down on us right now! You will be in our prayers continually and may Sam RIP!
Love You Guys Forever,

kenneth williams

December 8, 2010

Mrs.Jean, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family doing this hard time .May God be with you and give you strength during this . We love you .Kenneth & Sharon Williams

Venus Day

December 8, 2010

To the family of Mr. Sam Tucker you have my deepest condolences and will continue to be in my prayers! May God be with you in your time of bereavement!!

Elinda Daniel-Jefferson

December 8, 2010

To the Tucker Family,
May Gold hold you in the palm of is hand and comfort you with strength and his everlasting love.

Lamar Noel

December 8, 2010

To the Tucker Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Lean on the Lord for strength. Hold on to the precious memories and keep Sam close in your heart. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.

Love,
Lamar Danika & Tristen Noel

sharon

December 8, 2010

To the Tucker Family we wont you to know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.Our heart is hurting with you.May God be with you doing this hard time . We love you. George & Betty Miller

Chenita Caldwell

December 8, 2010

To the Tucker family,

Our Condolences to all of you. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. You all are in our prayers. May you find peace and strength during this time. We love you.
Your neighbor's,
The Smith, Jackson and Caldwell Family.

Monique Terry

December 8, 2010

Vincent, Angela and Tucker Family...you're in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless you and yours. Coles and Monique Terry and family.

December 8, 2010

Daddy,
You know I'm going to miss you so much always calling momma and asking "Where my daddy at". Your grand-babies as you would call them are missing you also. You was the BEST DADDY in the whole world. Always working and helping momma take care of us and any child that came into our home. (Lorece & kids)

December 8, 2010

Daddy
You know that I am going to miss you so much calling and asking "Where my daddy at" to momma. Your grand-babies as you would call them are also going to miss you but know you were the Best Daddy in the whole world. Love You Your Baby!! (Lorece & kids)

Eunice Lewis (Wachovia/Wells Fargo)

December 8, 2010

Antoinette,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Maurice, Rena, Mauricia, Maxwell Plummer

December 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. May God give you peace through the wonderful memories you have.

Jennifer Laughlin

December 8, 2010

Lorece and family,
I am praying for you and your family to get through this difficult time. Let me know if you need anything at all.

Monica Sydnor

December 8, 2010

Kierra,
Please know that we are praying for you in the days ahead without your Grandfather; May you cherish the good times that you shared.We are here if you need us.
Love,
Lewis, Monica, Kariah & Kenan

Toni Norton

December 8, 2010

To Benny and Danita, My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Know that Mr. Sam is in no more pain......and is doing better than us......as he is in a much better place. Love, Toni

Fred & Bridget Witcher

December 8, 2010

condolences are to you meepie and the family for the loss of yalls loved one. Remain strong and strive to do all he wanted you to do in life. we love you

Janice Walker and The Walker Family

December 8, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jamiyla Walker

December 8, 2010

Antoinette and Family,

I'm so sorry for your lost. We've been best friends since middle school. Your family is like my second family. Your dad is in a better place. Now you can cherish the memories yall shared. He is gone but never forgotten. I'm praying for the entire family. Love ya

Doris White

December 8, 2010

To the Tucker Family,

I had the privilege of working with Sam for many years at Moore's. My son Don went to school with the twins. He was a blessing to all that knew him.

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Psalm 116: 15 says "Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints." May these words comfort you through these days.

Love and Blessings,
Doris White

Jacqueline Elston(Wachovia/Wells Fargo)

December 8, 2010

To Antoinette and family,

I am sorry to hear of your loved one's homegoing. From the history that Antoinette shared with me, I know that your father was one of God's Greatest Creations. Now, GOD is calling his best home.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Respectfully,

Crissy Nash

December 8, 2010

Jean and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this very sad time. May God bless and comfort you all.

Lisa Mason

December 8, 2010

To the Tucker family,
I am sadden to hear of the loss of your dear loved one.I was able to visit with him briefly at the hospital with Butch,John and Sam's wife Odessa and some other family members.May the prayers of comfort extend your way and know that his life was well lived. Love to each and every last one of you.

The Randolph Families

December 8, 2010

Your in our prayers, if there is anything we can do, please let us know.

Ms. Nicole Randolph

December 8, 2010

You will be missed greatly!! RIP Samuel E. Tucker!! God has granted you your wings!! No more pain & suffering!! God place your loving hands around the entire Tucker families during this time of bereavement!! Give them a peace that surpasses all understanding!! Cherish the memories, and reflect on everything he has instilled in each every one of you!! Much love 2u ALL!! ~Sincerely, Ms. Nicole Randolph & Family

Me'Shell Leavelle

December 8, 2010

From my family to yours: OUr prayers go out to you in your time of need..may God continue to bless you and get you through this troubled time. Much love

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