Terry Lee Tucker Sr

Terry Lee Tucker, Sr.,73, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at his home.The family will have a private gathering at their home to celebrate Terry's life. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born April 27, 1945 in Miller City, Illinois, he was the son of the late Herman Tucker and the late Sylvia Greenley Tucker. He was a retired employee of TVA and a member of Laborers Union 1214. Terry enjoyed a long and fun-filled retirement, spending much of his time picking up seashells on the beach, fishing in the hills of Tennessee, and doing crafts with his grandchildren. Terry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Paula Sullivan Tucker; children, John (Kim) Tucker of Mounds, IL; and Olivia (Rick) Lovvo of Lynnville, TN; sister, Janet Brown of Southaven, MS; nine grandchildren, Nikki Wissinger; Terry Lee Tucker, III; Jessica Tucker; Michael Calvert; Skylar Lovvo; Hunter Tucker; Sophie Lovvo; Tristan Tucker; and Maddie Smith; and two great grandchildren, Conner Wissinger; and Haley Wissinger. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his children, Terry Lee Tucker, Jr.; and Lisa Tucker Calvert; brother, Ronnie Tucker; sisters, Helen Smith; and Norma Plemons.