James Tucker Jr.

James "Jim" Memory Tucker, Jr. passed away at the age of 101 on May 14, 2024 at Park Springs Retirement Village in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The son of James and Donna Tucker; he was born on February 14, 1923 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Richmond Tucker, in 2010 and his sisters, Elzora Rowe and Virginia Hofberger. He is survived by his children, Amy (Bob) Neiman of Miami, FL, and Paul (Mary Ann) Tucker of Milford, OH; grandchildren Heather LaChapelle of Raleigh, NC, Laura Mojena of Miami, FL, and Hayley Schweitzer of North Attleboro, MA; four great grandchildren, and many daughters, sons, granddaughters, grandsons and great grandchildren related by love. He served his country in the Pacific Theatre in bomb disposal during World War II. Following the war, Jim graduated from Georgia Tech and had a singular career in engineering in the pulp and paper industry. In 1993 he was recognized with TAPPI's Distinguished Service Award.

After cremation by A.S. Turner & Sons, Jim's ashes will be buried in the Hill-Tucker family private graveyard in Fort Yargo State Park outside Winder, GA. The Memorial service for Jim is scheduled at 10 AM on June 1st at the Northlake Church of Christ, 1625 Cooledge Rd, Tucker, GA 30084. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to Georgia Agape, 3094 Mercer University Dr., Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30341 (https://www.georgiaagape.org) or Predisan ( https://predisan.org ). Condolences can be expressed online at www.asturner.com