John Tucker
John Earl Tucker, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in a local hospital.
He was a 1974 graduate of Chattanooga City High School. John was a faithful member, minister, teacher, and counselor at Avondale Church of Christ for approximately 45 years. He was currently in his 20th year of service as an elder there. John followed the will of God by ministering to the Christians and saving souls in Pikeville, Tennessee at the Rockford Church of Christ for 23 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lee and Maggie Byrd Tucker; and aunt, Sophie Kimball.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Debbie Lynn Tucker; daughters, Stacey (Harold) Roberts of Chattanooga and Rachel Tucker of Atlanta, GA; grandson, CJ Carter; sister, Lousie Winborn of Gadsden, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
John will lie in state on Friday, Aug. 11, from 12:30-5 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, Aug. 12, at noon in the chapel with Brother Armand Wine officiating and Brother Kenneth Brinkley, Sr. as the eulogist.
Burial will be on Monday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Cemetery.