Thomas Joseph Tucker's Obituary
Obituary Of Thomas Joseph Tucker
Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Tucker, 74, of Long Neck, DE and formerly of Churchton, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side.
Tommy was born on November 4, 1947, in Washington, DC to the late William and Gladys (Thorne) Tucker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Johnny Tucker.
After serving in the United States Army, Tommy married the love of his life, Vickie Hall, on March 6, 1969, and they raised four children together. After he retired from Safeway after 40 years of service, they relocated to Long Neck, DE in 2007. He decided that retirement was not for him, so he accepted a management position at Nyquist in Salisbury, MD. He liked golfing, crabbing, fishing, going on cruises, and rooting for his favorite football team, the Washington Redskins. Spending time with his children and grandchildren was his greatest joy. Tommy's outgoing, energetic, and loving personality will be remembered. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, and "gdad" who will be greatly missed.
Tommy is survived by four children; Tye Tucker of Baltimore, MD; Tammie Dupree (Christopher) of Churchton, MD, Melissa Youmans (Lance) also of Churchton, MD and Andy Tucker (Michelle) of Harrington, DE, three sisters: Patricia Beavers, Carol May, Catherine Hensley, as well as two brothers George Tucker and Gary Tucker. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren along with nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held in Maryland at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Tommy's memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741.
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