Celebrating the life of
Thomas Wayne Tucker
April 19, 1943 - December 04, 2013
Thomas Wayne Tucker
Thomas Wayne Tucker was born on April 19, 1943, in Ocilla, Georgia, and died December 4, 2013, in Savannah. He was raised on the family farm in Irwin County, Georgia, and graduated from Irwin County High School in 1961, Valdosta State College in 1966, and the University of Florida in 1968 with a Masters Degree in Engineering. After graduation, he worked for the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement NCASI and a small environmental engineering firm before starting work for Union Camp Corporation in September 1972. He continued with Union Camp/International Paper until his retirement in 2001. He held a variety of positions during his Union Camp career in Savannah, Georgia, and Prattville, Alabama, including Technical Director, Pulp Mill Superintendent, and Power Superintendent.
He was a member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church where he served as a Trustee and as Stewardship Chairperson. He was a member of Open Circle Sunday School class and the Thursday morning Bible Study.
Tom remained active in his retirement. In addition to his church activities, he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross Blood Drive, and participated in the International Paper Retiree Breakfasts. He was a hard worker who fearlessly tackled any home improvement project and always liked to keep busy. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Delores, vacationing with his children and grandchildren, and cheering on the Florida Gators. He was a man of great integrity and humor and always had a witty response in every situation.
He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Delores Bulger Tucker; two daughters, Pamela Lynn Tucker Mount Stephen of Florence, South Carolina, and Cathy Elizabeth Tucker Rice Andrew of Hoover, Alabama; four grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Mount, Stephen Tucker Mount, Tucker Michael Rice, and William Fletcher Rice; and a brother, William Henry Tucker of Plantation, Florida.
He is predeceased by his parents Albert Wright Tucker and Dorothy McDaniel Tucker.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, at Wilmington Island United Methodist Church.
The burial will follow in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family suggest remembrances be made in his memory to Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, Georgia 31410.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Tommy was a classmate of mine in high school. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
- Lafay Conger Westbrook, Dallas, TX
I have encountered Tommy only twice since high school but he was a person I wanted to respect, and did. Our prayers for the family. Al & Gayle Walters
- Aldine Walters, Powhatan, VA
Delores and Family Sorry to hear about Tommy's death. Enjoyed you and Tommy at my place for our class reunion only a few weeks ago. Tommy was good at the skeet shooting. May God be with you. RIP Tommy
- JOE PORTIER, Ocilla, GA
Dear Delores, I am so saddened for your loss of Tom. Although I never met Tom, I have heard that he was a wonderful man and a terrific boss. Please know that I am thinking about you and your family and I pray for comfort and peace for you all during this difficult time. God bless you all. Virginia Love, Candler Gift Shop Volunteer
- Virginia Love, Savannah, GA
Delores & family, I was so saddened to read of Tom's passing tonight. Just know my prayers are with you and for your family during this time of loss. Sincerely.....
- Moonyeen, Savannah, GA
Prayers for you Delores, Pam, Cathy, Bill, and your families as you face the lonely days ahead without Tommy. He was a very special person and cousin who will be missed by many. With Love, Wanda and Quinton
- Wanda and Quinton Grubbs, Macon, GA
I'll truly miss seeing Tom out for his daily walks around the neighborhood and our periodic chats about current events. My heart goes out to the entire family. - Roger
- Roger Chandler, Savannah, GA
Judy and I extend our condolences to Delores and family. Tommy and I shared many golden memories, along with other classmates, at a recent 1961 Irwin County high school reunion. Jimmy Sims
- Jimmy Sims, Jennings, FL
So sorry to hear of Tommy passing , our thoughts & prays are with you .
- J. Marshall & Susan McCranie, Moultrie, GA
Everyone of y'all are in our prayers and thoughts. Tommy was such a special person and I always looked up to him when I was growing up. May God grant His peace, love and comfort to you all! All our love, - Deb and Joe
- Deb & Joe Ezell, Juliette, GA
I did not know Thomas but it sounds like he was a great man. May god look over this family during this painful time.
- Stanley Gaddy, Florence, SC
Our deepest sympathy to Cathy, Pam and Mrs. Tucker. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, Jamie and Beth Simpson
- Jamie and Beth Simpson, Chattanooga, TN
Sending our thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. Rhonda and Hugh
- Rhonda Fillingim, Savannah, GA
Always a joy to work with!
- Jerry Ballengee, Roanoke, VA
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. May your many memories help comfort you in this time of sorrow.
- Don and Jean Harris, Savannah, GA
Tom was a very effective leader without being overbearing. One morning at the mill, he came to production meeting with a ball cap with two brims. In the middle was 'I am there leader...which way did they go?!' This was a perfect testimony to his style...empower others to support the common goal. Tommy was a friend and confidant...I will miss him. Best to his other friends and family.
- Robert Dudley, Cape Coral, FL
My heart breaks for you all. Much love, prayer, and sympathy. - Georgia & Joe Byrd
- Georgia Byrd, Savannah, GA
My deepest sorrow to all the family of Mr. Tucker. May God Bless and keep you.
- wanda Chesnut, Dothan, AL
So sorry for your loss
- C L Gay, Byron, GA
We were very sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Please know that all of the family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days to come.
- Russell&Roxane Gay, Irwin County, GA
Tommy was a classmate of mine in high school. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
- Lafay Conger Westbrook, Dallas, TX
I have encountered Tommy only twice since high school but he was a person I wanted to respect, and did. Our prayers for the family. Al & Gayle Walters
- Aldine Walters, Powhatan, VA
Delores and Family Sorry to hear about Tommy's death. Enjoyed you and Tommy at my place for our class reunion only a few weeks ago. Tommy was good at the skeet shooting. May God be with you. RIP Tommy
- JOE PORTIER, Ocilla, GA
Dear Delores, I am so saddened for your loss of Tom. Although I never met Tom, I have heard that he was a wonderful man and a terrific boss. Please know that I am thinking about you and your family and I pray for comfort and peace for you all during this difficult time. God bless you all. Virginia Love, Candler Gift Shop Volunteer
- Virginia Love, Savannah, GA
Delores & family, I was so saddened to read of Tom's passing tonight. Just know my prayers are with you and for your family during this time of loss. Sincerely.....
- Moonyeen, Savannah, GA
Prayers for you Delores, Pam, Cathy, Bill, and your families as you face the lonely days ahead without Tommy. He was a very special person and cousin who will be missed by many. With Love, Wanda and Quinton
- Wanda and Quinton Grubbs, Macon, GA
I'll truly miss seeing Tom out for his daily walks around the neighborhood and our periodic chats about current events. My heart goes out to the entire family. - Roger
- Roger Chandler, Savannah, GA
Judy and I extend our condolences to Delores and family. Tommy and I shared many golden memories, along with other classmates, at a recent 1961 Irwin County high school reunion. Jimmy Sims
- Jimmy Sims, Jennings, FL
So sorry to hear of Tommy passing , our thoughts & prays are with you .
- J. Marshall & Susan McCranie, Moultrie, GA
Everyone of y'all are in our prayers and thoughts. Tommy was such a special person and I always looked up to him when I was growing up. May God grant His peace, love and comfort to you all! All our love, - Deb and Joe
- Deb & Joe Ezell, Juliette, GA
I did not know Thomas but it sounds like he was a great man. May god look over this family during this painful time.
- Stanley Gaddy, Florence, SC
Our deepest sympathy to Cathy, Pam and Mrs. Tucker. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, Jamie and Beth Simpson
- Jamie and Beth Simpson, Chattanooga, TN
Sending our thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. Rhonda and Hugh
- Rhonda Fillingim, Savannah, GA
Always a joy to work with!
- Jerry Ballengee, Roanoke, VA
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. May your many memories help comfort you in this time of sorrow.
- Don and Jean Harris, Savannah, GA
Tom was a very effective leader without being overbearing. One morning at the mill, he came to production meeting with a ball cap with two brims. In the middle was 'I am there leader...which way did they go?!' This was a perfect testimony to his style...empower others to support the common goal. Tommy was a friend and confidant...I will miss him. Best to his other friends and family.
- Robert Dudley, Cape Coral, FL
My heart breaks for you all. Much love, prayer, and sympathy. - Georgia & Joe Byrd
- Georgia Byrd, Savannah, GA
My deepest sorrow to all the family of Mr. Tucker. May God Bless and keep you.
- wanda Chesnut, Dothan, AL
So sorry for your loss
- C L Gay, Byron, GA
We were very sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Please know that all of the family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days to come.
- Russell&Roxane Gay, Irwin County, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
