Obituary of Andrew Walter Tucker Jr.

ANDREW WALTER TUCKER JR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - February 1, 1999 

Andrew Walter ``Dick'' Tucker Jr., 85, a lifelong resident of Newsoms , died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. 

A retired farmer and an avid gardener, Dick was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and the Newsoms Hunt Club. 

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Blannie Story Tucker; a sister, Gertrude T. Cross of Portsmouth; a brother, Tom Tucker of California; three godsons, Glenn, Tommy and Dennis Crowder, all of Newsoms ; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Andrew Walter and Minnie Porter Tucker, and four brothers and two sisters, Henry Tucker, Lula Whitehead, Lucy Harrington, Jake Tucker, Charlie Tucker and Robert ``Stray'' Tucker. 

The Rev. Charles Langley and the Rev. Kenneth Williams will hold a funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery , Newsoms . The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Flowers are welcomed, or memorial donations may be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Andrew Walter "Dick" Tucker Jr., 85, a lifelong resident of Newsoms, died Sunday, 31 Jan 1999, at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. He was a retired farmer and avid gardener. He was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and the Newsoms Hunt Club.

The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins. Burial followed in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. The family received friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on 1 Feb 1999.

––– Transcript –––

ANDREW WALTER TUCKER JR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - 1 Feb 1999

Andrew Walter "Dick" Tucker Jr., 85, a lifelong resident of Newsoms, died Sunday, 31 Jan 1999, at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin.

A retired farmer and an avid gardener, Dick was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and the Newsoms Hunt Club.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Blannie Story Tucker; a sister, Gertrude T. Cross of Portsmouth; a brother, Tom Tucker of California; three godsons, Glenn, Tommy and Dennis Crowder, all of Newsoms; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Andrew Walter and Minnie Porter Tucker, and four brothers and two sisters, Henry Tucker, Lula Whitehead, Lucy Harrington, Jake Tucker, Charlie Tucker and Robert "Stray" Tucker.

The Rev. Charles Langley and the Rev. Kenneth Williams will hold a funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Flowers are welcomed, or memorial donations may be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church.

Edition: FINAL

Section: LOCAL

Page: B7

––– Vital Statistics –––

|-----------------------------------|
| Field | Value                     |
|-------|---------------------------|
| Name  | Andrew Walter Tucker Jr.  |
| Age   | 85                        |
| Birth | 31 Jan 1914 (estimated)   |
| Death | 31 Jan 1999; Franklin, VA |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                     | Relationship        | Place of Residence |
|--------------------------|---------------------|--------------------|
| Andrew Walter Tucker Jr. | Decedent            | Newsoms, VA        |
| Blannie Story Tucker     | Spouse              | Newsoms, VA        |
| Gertrude T. Cross        | Sister              | Portsmouth, VA     |
| Tom Tucker               | Brother             | California         |
| Glenn Crowder            | Godson              | Newsoms, VA        |
| Tommy Crowder            | Godson              | Newsoms, VA        |
| Dennis Crowder           | Godson              | Newsoms, VA        |
| Henry Tucker             | Predeceased Brother | -                  |
| Lula Whitehead           | Predeceased Sister  | -                  |
| Lucy Harrington          | Predeceased Sister  | -                  |
| Jake Tucker              | Predeceased Brother | -                  |
| Charlie Tucker           | Predeceased Brother | -                  |
| Robert "Stray" Tucker    | Predeceased Brother | -                  |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 1 Feb 1999           |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Occupation: Retired farmer
• Church membership: Newsoms United Methodist Church
• Club membership: Newsoms Hunt Club
• Also known as "Dick"
• Spouse's birth name was Blannie Story


[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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