James R. Tucker, 86, was reunited with his beloved Nell in the early evening hours of April 24, 2013. Mr. Tucker dedicated his life to the education of our youth and proudly served as a principal for over 34 years, the final 18 of which he spent at Brewer High School. He was a dynamic man and those that were lucky enough to know him understand that he could never be fully described in this brief paragraph, but those that did not should know that he faithfully served his God, his country, and his family. His family will miss his strength, honor, and indefatigable sense of humor, but they cherish the thousands of precious memories he has left for them. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Nell Ree Tucker, and is survived by their daughter, Elizabeth Faye Campbell and her husband, Scott; their son, James Roy Tucker, and his wife, Shaye; their granddaughter, Shanna Campbell Brodbeck, her husband, Christian, and their great-granddaughter, Olivia. He also shared his love with their adopted family: K.C. Thomaskutty, and his wife, Mary; their children, Champ, Christy, and Christopher and his wife, Hilary; and their grandchildren: Ella, Kieran, and Caleb. Additionally, he is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews and his constant companion, Lady. Visitation will be Friday, April 26th from 5 to 7p.m. at Hillwood Baptist Church, 300 Kohler Road S.E., Huntsville, AL 35803. Mr. Tucker will lie in state one hour prior to the service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27th at the church. Dr. Charles Freeman is officiating. Burial will follow in Hampton Cove Memory Gardens., 86, was reunited with his beloved Nell in the early evening hours of April 24, 2013. Mr. Tucker dedicated his life to the education of our youth and proudly served as a principal for over 34 years, the final 18 of which he spent at Brewer High School. He was a dynamic man and those that were lucky enough to know him understand that he could never be fully described in this brief paragraph, but those that did not should know that he faithfully served his God, his country, and his family. His family will miss his strength, honor, and indefatigable sense of humor, but they cherish the thousands of precious memories he has left for them. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Nell Ree Tucker, and is survived by their daughter, Elizabeth Faye Campbell and her husband, Scott; their son, James Roy Tucker, and his wife, Shaye; their granddaughter, Shanna Campbell Brodbeck, her husband, Christian, and their great-granddaughter, Olivia. He also shared his love with their adopted family: K.C. Thomaskutty, and his wife, Mary; their children, Champ, Christy, and Christopher and his wife, Hilary; and their grandchildren: Ella, Kieran, and Caleb. Additionally, he is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews and his constant companion, Lady. Visitation will be Friday, April 26th from 5 to 7p.m. at Hillwood Baptist Church, 300 Kohler Road S.E., Huntsville, AL 35803. Mr. Tucker will lie in state one hour prior to the service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27th at the church. Dr. Charles Freeman is officiating. Burial will follow in Hampton Cove Memory Gardens.
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I hate that I only found out about this now. Mr. Tucker was a man of great integrity and provided good, firm, fair and Godly leadership to his students. He good-naturedly endured having his yard rolled every Halloween. Not too many Principles that would put up with that back then. He loved each of us as if we were his own kids. Again, I am sorry I am only finding out about this now. Men like him are becoming rare. I am proud to say that I know that I will see him again when I pass from this mortal frame. God bless and grant peace to all his family and friends. Thank you, God, for Mr. Tucker’s influence in my life. May I always live as you, Lord, would have me live. May You grant that I touch as many lives for You as Mr. Tucker did. Amen.