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Robert Tucker Obituary
At an early age, Bob confessed hope in Christ and remained a faithful and devoted member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church for more than 35 years where he was a 4th degree and Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville and Kentucky School of Embalming. He was a State and Nationally Licensed Embalmer with management and practical experience.
His educational training and work experiences allowed him to work in various fields including manager of local funeral homes; teacher at Druid High School in Tuscaloosa and Jefferson State Community College School of Mortuary Science in Birmingham; salesman at Moore & Handley Supply Company and Townsend Ford Dealership; and a devoted volunteer at the Holy Spirit Catholic Social Services. After more than 20 years of service, he retired from Jim Walter Resources Mines.
Bob answered his call home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at 10:15 a.m. at DCH Regional Medical Center.
He leaves to cherish a loving and devoted wife of 37 years, Ernestine Tucker; two lovely daughters, Nikki (Theodore) Freeman of Birmingham, Ala., and Nina M. Oakes of Houston, Texas; two granddaughters, Erin and Morgan Freeman of Birmingham, Ala.; nieces and nephews, Shelonda (Carl) Brown, Phil Tucker, Dorethy (Syl) Gray, Curtis Tucker, and Latricia Tucker Bell; cousins, god-daughters, godsons, friends, Eddie Mae Johnson, and a very special pet, Bailey, who loved and adored him.
Bob would want to be remembered by his famous words, "Peace Be Still".
Services will be 12 noon Monday, September 15, 2014, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church and private Inurnment at Holy Spirit Columbarium with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing. Visitation with the body lying in state will be Monday one hour prior to services at the church.
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for Robert Tucker
Angela Bishop Spencer
October 6, 2014
Mrs. Tucker,
Otis and I have you and your daughters in our prayers. May the peace of God be with you all.
Deborah Bivins
September 20, 2014
Dearest Earnestine,
I pray that you share wonderful memories of your life with Bob with your family and others. Life is forever changing, but God never does. You and your family are in my prayers. Take Care.
EVELYN J. CHAMBERS
September 18, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alecia Robertson
September 17, 2014
Our prayers and condolences are with the family.
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Lorene Brooks-Williams
September 16, 2014
Dear Earnestine and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. Robert was a great classmate and friend (Class of 1958). I will miss him.
Dana Herring
September 15, 2014
My dearest Earnestine, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Debbie Wicker
September 15, 2014
Ms. Earnestine, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that Mr. Bob will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. He was always such a joy, with a word of encouragement and a smile for all, even when he was not feeling his best. Praying that God will comfort you during these difficult days. Debbie Wicker (Dr. Simpson's office)
Cecil Hopkins
September 15, 2014
Sorry for yours and the community's great loss. He will be missed.
Sonya Lafon
September 15, 2014
Mom Tucker Words can't begin to express the sorrow we feel for u & the Family...We know Pop Tucker is at Peace...Peace Be Still brings new meaning today to us left to cherish his memories, examples he lived by, stories a and lessons he talked and taught us...We are with you today in Love, thoughts, and Prayers...We Love u all...Sonya, Allen, & Nikole
September 15, 2014
Peace and blessing to the Tucker family Dr Ralph Steele Dallas Texas-Mediation Worlds PLLC
Rufus & Kimii Felder
September 15, 2014
Ernestine,Nikki, and Nina,
May God's grace and peace comfort you during this time of sorrow. Love and prayers for all of you.
Rufus & Kimii Felder
September 15, 2014
Ernestine, Nikki,and Nina
May God's grace and peace comfort you during this time of bereavement. Love and prayers.
Rufus & Kimii Felder
Kelly & Paul Horwitz
September 14, 2014
My thoughts are with you, Earnestine, Nina, and Nikki. I know how special Bob was to be at the center of the lives of 3 such special women. All our love to you in your time of mourning.
Pat &Jerry Washum
September 14, 2014
Bye bro n law may u find peace in the bosum of the lord until we meet again your sister n law and bro n law. Pat& Jerry Washum.
Slemmons
September 14, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you. Your Louisville extended family.
Verna Latham
September 14, 2014
Hoping the precious memories of your loved one are comforting to you in this time in your life. God bless you.
Verna Latham and family
Lisa Uthman
September 14, 2014
To the Tucker family my prayers are with you in your time of grief wish i could be with you Shoulder,but you know I am always with you in spirt.I love you
Birl Martin
September 14, 2014
To Ernestine and the Tucker family, I am so sorry of your lost and I truly share with you also because Bob is also my friend.
Birl
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