Celebrating the life of
Donald Holland Tucker, Sr.
December 13, 1929 - June 16, 2010
Donald Holland Tucker, Sr., 80, died June 16, 2010 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Homer and Vera Holland Tucker. He was a graduate of Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Georgia. Mr. Tucker retired as owner/operator of Tucker and Sons Service Center after 63 years. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and a veteran of the 165th Airlift Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard serving during the Korean War. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Youon Carr Tucker.
Surviving are his son, Donald H. Tucker, Jr. and his wife, Patty; daughter, Debbie A. Tucker; son, Michael D. Tucker and his wife, Shelly all of Savannah; brothers, William Tucker of Savannah; Eugene Tucker of Columbia, SC; granddaughter, Megan M. Tucker and grandson, Travis M. Tucker both of Savannah; great grandchildren, Shelby and Ava Wilson both of Savannah; special cousin, Betty Burnsed of Savannah; close friend, Jim Davis of Sidney, OH
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 19, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church with The Reverend Mark Ross, Celebrant.
Pallbearers will be Linn Burnsed, Raymond Keebler, Harry Connelly, Ken Powers, Stephen Remler, Paul Clark, Don White and Ronnie Beebe.
Burial: Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Donnie, Debbie and Michael I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful man. From the days at Nativity to St. James he always had a smile on his face. He dearly loved his family. My prayers are with you
- Leslie J. Prouty, Savannah, GA
Dear Debbie,Donnie,Patty,Michael and Shelly,a great loss of a great man.He was self taught and a good learner.He was a man of strong conviction and full of love for his family.We were so sorry we could not be with you and know you understand.We will all miss Don and his laughter and smile.You will all be in our prayers and we know he is at peace with Yuon and taking orders!
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We were able to see Donald only a few times since graduation in 1947, mostly at class reunions. Donald had a way of leaving only fond memories. My most vivid memory of him in school was at our last football game in 1946, playing Dublin. On the first scrimmage play, we made a joint tackle of the runner in the middle line;Don was a guard, I was center. He was a great person and will be deeply missed.
- ERNEST & PATRICIA MORGAN, Forsyth, Ga., GA
Mr. Tucker was a great man and will be missed. With our sympathy and prayers. Jimmy, Connie, Katie and James
- Deal Family, Savannah, GA
Don was part of our Wednesday Lunch Group. He was a fine man and will be missed by us all. Tommy Shearouse
- Lester, Pooler, GA
To my dear friend Shelly, my prayers are with you and your family. Donna
- Donna & Ray Thornton, Richmond Hill, GA
I am so saddened to hear this news. I realize this is a great loss to your family, and I send you my deepest sympathy. Donald was a friend and classmate at Mary Persons High. I always looked forward to seeing him at the class reunions. He was always cheerful and happy and was many times the 'life of the party'.I was standing beside Donald when the last class reunion picture was taken.I willl miss him. In sorrow and affection, Violet
- Violet Wilson Shaw, Galena Park, TX
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Tucker always being so nice to me when I was little when I would visit with my Mom and as I got older and I came by with my own son. Mr. Tucker always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
- Gail Lightfoot Perry, Savannah, GA
I've known Mr. Tucker since I was about 14 and am a better person for it. He always truly cared about my wellbeing. He taught me how to treat others; with an open heart. Every state I move to I try to find another Mr. Tucker...there is no other Mr. Tucker. He was a Savannah icon ~ All My Love
- JJessica Eisner Clark, Cape Cod, MA
Mr. Tucker was genuinely kind. His chuckle and pearls of wisdom were priceless. I feel for my dear friend, Michael,right now. Though it's hard to let go, I trust you'll cherish the wonderful privilege you had to have grown up, worked, played - lived - with a phenomenal father who was anything but cookie-cutter typical. He was one of a kind! I'd say it like he would, but they wouldn't be able to print it! God Bless!!!
- Sonny Dixon, Savannah, GA
I am so thankful I had Mr. Tucker in my life for the last 20 years. He had a heart of gold and certainly took good care of my family. My deepest condolences to all of you.
- Alice Eisner, Tybee Island, GA
Donald will be missed but he has left many memories for me and my family, love always. The Barefield's
- Russell and Felicia Barefield, Cumming, GA
Donnie, Michael & Debbie, I was very sad to hear about your Dad and have had you in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Tucker was always so thoughtful of others and it has been a real pleasure to have known him through the years. He will be missed.
- Debbie Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
Donnie, Debbie and Michael I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful man. From the days at Nativity to St. James he always had a smile on his face. He dearly loved his family. My prayers are with you
- Leslie J. Prouty, Savannah, GA
Dear Debbie,Donnie,Patty,Michael and Shelly,a great loss of a great man.He was self taught and a good learner.He was a man of strong conviction and full of love for his family.We were so sorry we could not be with you and know you understand.We will all miss Don and his laughter and smile.You will all be in our prayers and we know he is at peace with Yuon and taking orders!
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We were able to see Donald only a few times since graduation in 1947, mostly at class reunions. Donald had a way of leaving only fond memories. My most vivid memory of him in school was at our last football game in 1946, playing Dublin. On the first scrimmage play, we made a joint tackle of the runner in the middle line;Don was a guard, I was center. He was a great person and will be deeply missed.
- ERNEST & PATRICIA MORGAN, Forsyth, Ga., GA
Mr. Tucker was a great man and will be missed. With our sympathy and prayers. Jimmy, Connie, Katie and James
- Deal Family, Savannah, GA
Don was part of our Wednesday Lunch Group. He was a fine man and will be missed by us all. Tommy Shearouse
- Lester, Pooler, GA
To my dear friend Shelly, my prayers are with you and your family. Donna
- Donna & Ray Thornton, Richmond Hill, GA
I am so saddened to hear this news. I realize this is a great loss to your family, and I send you my deepest sympathy. Donald was a friend and classmate at Mary Persons High. I always looked forward to seeing him at the class reunions. He was always cheerful and happy and was many times the 'life of the party'.I was standing beside Donald when the last class reunion picture was taken.I willl miss him. In sorrow and affection, Violet
- Violet Wilson Shaw, Galena Park, TX
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Tucker always being so nice to me when I was little when I would visit with my Mom and as I got older and I came by with my own son. Mr. Tucker always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
- Gail Lightfoot Perry, Savannah, GA
I've known Mr. Tucker since I was about 14 and am a better person for it. He always truly cared about my wellbeing. He taught me how to treat others; with an open heart. Every state I move to I try to find another Mr. Tucker...there is no other Mr. Tucker. He was a Savannah icon ~ All My Love
- JJessica Eisner Clark, Cape Cod, MA
Mr. Tucker was genuinely kind. His chuckle and pearls of wisdom were priceless. I feel for my dear friend, Michael,right now. Though it's hard to let go, I trust you'll cherish the wonderful privilege you had to have grown up, worked, played - lived - with a phenomenal father who was anything but cookie-cutter typical. He was one of a kind! I'd say it like he would, but they wouldn't be able to print it! God Bless!!!
- Sonny Dixon, Savannah, GA
I am so thankful I had Mr. Tucker in my life for the last 20 years. He had a heart of gold and certainly took good care of my family. My deepest condolences to all of you.
- Alice Eisner, Tybee Island, GA
Donald will be missed but he has left many memories for me and my family, love always. The Barefield's
- Russell and Felicia Barefield, Cumming, GA
Donnie, Michael & Debbie, I was very sad to hear about your Dad and have had you in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Tucker was always so thoughtful of others and it has been a real pleasure to have known him through the years. He will be missed.
- Debbie Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
