COMNMERCE – Robert J. Tucker, 85, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at The Oaks at Scenic View.
Mr. Tucker was born in Daytona Beach, Fla., the son of the late Lott M. and Alma Norris Tucker. He was a member of Apple Valley Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge #36 F. & A.M. He was retired from the concrete construction industry.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Avent Tucker, Commerce; daughters, Valarie Tucker, Commerce, Charlotte Murphy, Pendergrass, and Laura Maddox, Eastman; son, Spencer Tucker, Gainesville; sister, Sue Susbin, Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m., at Jackson Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bill Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.