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1946 - 2014
 Funeral services for James Andrew Tucker, 67, of Kountze, will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following in Holland Cemetery in Kountze. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Friday evening at the funeral home.
Mr. Tucker died February 18, 2014 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.
Born in Caneyhead and a lifelong resident of Hardin County, Mr. Tucker retired from Southern Pacific Railroad as a carman welder. He owned Triple T Sporting Goods in Kountze for many years before retiring a second time. James was a member of Big Thicket Baptist Church in Kountze and proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the National Rifle Assn, Texas State Rifle Assn, and Gunsmiths of America. He was also a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans Company D, Spaights Battalion, Camp 2251, Silsbee, TX, and a member of the charity re-enactors, the Big Thicket Outlaws .
James enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing, researching the War Between the States, re-enacting engagements with his grandchildren and family genealogy.
Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by his parents, Bradford Leon and Amie Evelyn Jenkins Tucker, son Andy Tucker and brother Herman Tucker.
Left behind to cherish his memories are his wife of 48 years, Sondra Jean Jasper Tucker of Kountze; son Bradford Tucker and wife Renee of Azle; daughters Cindy Baker and husband Steve of Kountze and Beckie Brown and husband Bubba of Sour Lake; brother Danny Tucker and wife Bonnie of Buna; sister Gail McGraw of Silsbee; seventeen grandchildren, Jamie Crain and husband Anthony, Malishia McGallion and husband Lucas, Stephanie Buckner and husband Kristofer, Colton Yount and wife Ashley, Carlton Tucker, Isabella Tucker, Jerred White, Jessica White, Jerrica White, Ashlyn Tucker, William Tucker, Jacob White, Mary Tucker, Charles Tucker, Sheldon Williams, Josh Williams and Jordan Williams and great grandchildren, A J Crain, Allyson Crain, Justice Crain, Thomas Winger, Taylor McGallion, Amie McGallion and Kaleb Buckner.
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There are currently 20 condolences.
Jim Gibson
Wednesday January 28, 2015 at
6:47 PM
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Camp 2251 is in Apache Junction AZ
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Charlie L. Reynolds
Sunday August 17, 2014 at
2:41 PM
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Cousin Sondra, I just learned about James' passing. I am so sorry for you and the children. I admired James so much and enjoyed our visits to your home.
Please call me at 512-971-9116
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FRANCES & CHARLES
FELAINEG@AOL.COM
Tuesday February 25, 2014 at
8:45 AM
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SONDRA AND FAMILY: SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JAMES' PASSING. HE WAS A VERY ENJOYABLE AND INTERESTING PERSON TO BE AROUND EVERY TIME I SAW HIM, ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW HIM VERY WELL I WISH I COULD HAVE KNOW HIM BETTER. LOVE YOU AND OUR PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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Linda Kelley Bridges
Sunday February 23, 2014 at
6:21 PM
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My prayers to your family of James. He did love to research genealogy . There were times I remember him coming to my mother's house ; he would sit with & talk of family members. James had a great memory. So sorry that he was taken so soon.
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Larry and Paula Jenkins
Saturday February 22, 2014 at
8:47 PM
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To Sondra and family: We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember James for his love of genealogy. God be with you all.
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Ava Montalvo
Saturday February 22, 2014 at
5:54 PM
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So sorry to hear of james's passing our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
pete and lavinia montalvo
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Barbara Roberts
psychomamax2@aol.com
Saturday February 22, 2014 at
9:58 AM
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Sondra and family...i am so sorry to hear about James....our prayers and thoughts are with you...
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Laura Hargis
Saturday February 22, 2014 at
2:43 AM
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Jessica,Jerrica,Jerrerd,and Jacob sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers he was a great man from John and Hunter Hargis & Family
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Nan Gore
Friday February 21, 2014 at
11:23 PM
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So sorry for your loss. Truman & Nan Gore
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Floyd Jasper
Friday February 21, 2014 at
8:58 PM
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Deepest Sympathy, your family is in our prayers. Floyd and Melissa Jasper
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Larry and Mary Ann Mink
lemink47@gmail.com
Friday February 21, 2014 at
5:29 PM
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We saddened by the loss of James.
He was a gentle spirit who loved
live & history. Our sincere con-
dolences at this difficult time.
Larry & Mary Ann Mink (Houston)U
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lynard (Butch ) Harper
lbharper1948@gmail.com
Friday February 21, 2014 at
11:20 AM
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I met James in 1969+ when we started Woking for SP railroad. We were just young punk kids then.we work hard but we played harder.over the years we grew as brothers. James I well miss you my old friend love you butch.
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Micley Murphy
mmurphy64@live.com
Friday February 21, 2014 at
10:39 AM
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Rest in peace, old Rebel from Captain Ike Turner Camp # 1275 Sons of Confederate Veterans.
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Carrie Rashall
Friday February 21, 2014 at
10:19 AM
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Sondra and Family
Our prayers are with you during the loss of James. May God keep you in his arms and hold all of you up during this time of transition. So sorry for your loss.
Carrie and Terry Rashall
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Alicia Puntes Holder and G.L. Holder
Friday February 21, 2014 at
9:43 AM
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Sondra and Family
Tommy Jasper
Sorry to hear about James he was always so helpful when you needed something. You all are in my Prayers
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Tiffany
Friday February 21, 2014 at
9:30 AM
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Its hard to believe your gone. I know over the past few years i didnt get to see u much. But u was one of my favorite great uncles. We miss u so much already. Sorry for ur loss aunt Sondra.
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Sharon Bohler
Friday February 21, 2014 at
6:27 AM
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It seems like only yesterday that I stood with you two when you got married and held those tiny babies when they were born. Our heart and prayers are with you and your family. Love to all
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stacy
Thursday February 20, 2014 at
10:35 PM
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sorry for yall lost .in my prayers .god bless
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Curtis, Maura & Ashley Tucker
Thursday February 20, 2014 at
9:52 PM
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss&our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
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Nancy Tucker Alexander
Thursday February 20, 2014 at
7:01 PM
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So sorry for the loss of James. Hope all of you find peace and comfort through your love for him and for each other.
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