Joe Nathan Tucker Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Joe Nathan Tucker

Deacon Joe Nathan Tucker answered the Lord’s call on Monday, May 27, 2024. We are gathered here today to celebrate his life and legacy. A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Deacon Tucker was born on August 7, 1944 to the late Gist, Sr. and Gertrude Tucker.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one grandson, Lyndon B. Anderson, Jr., one sister, Louise Edgeson and one brother, Gist Tucker.

Left to cherish his life are: his four daughters, Ingrid (Lyndon) Anderson of Duncan, SC, Candace Pruitt of Spartanburg, SC, Natasha Tucker of Greenville, SC, and Macarria, who he affectionately called sugar, (David) Stovall of Miami, FL; one brother, Robert (Sarah) Tucker; three sisters, Cora Lee McDowell, Rosa Mae Roberson (James) and Eloise (Gerald) Jones of Spartanburg, SC; nine grandchildren, Landon, Leah, and Logan Anderson Craig, Jr. and Caleb Pruitt Natahgee and Nicah McClintock Scarlett and Stella Stovall; and a host of relatives.

Deacon Tucker was a faithful member of the Harrison Grove Baptist church family where he and his then wife Evangelist Wilhelmena raised their four daughters.

Deacon Tucker was a hard worker retiring twice. First, from Draper Corporation with over 25 years of service and later retiring for the Spartanburg Transportation System with over 20 years of service. He believed in working hard for what you desired and for the past 5 years, he continued to keep himself busy by working part-time for Spartanburg District Five School Systems. When he was not working, you could find him on his riding lawn mower working in the yard cutting grass with a sense of pride and precision very few could match.

Deacon Tucker was not one of many words but his actions exemplified his love for his family especially his girls, Ingrid, Candace, Natasha, and Macarria as well as his grandchildren, his sisters and his brothers. Deacon Tucker was a supportive Father and Grandfather who was always present in the lives of his daughters and grandchildren till the very end.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, Spartanburg, SC.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Harrison Grove Baptist Church, Roebuck, SC. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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My condolence to the Tucker family, we were part of Arkwright growing up. love your family. The Boyd And Teamer family.

My Deepest Sympathy To The Tucker Family.I Knew Him As A Child Growing Up. He Was Always Respectful and Humble. God Continue Blessings of Strength To The Tucker Family . Deveda English

Joe was a good person had great heart everyone love him going mis u rest in paradise ❤️

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My prayers are with the family. Joe and his family were members of our close knit Arkwright family. He was a good man, dedicated father, I know he will be greatly missed.

Condolences and prayers to the Tucker family in your time of bereavement. Joe was a kind and meek person. He loved his girls, family and church family. He will be missed. The Woodruff, Vernon and Austin families

To Ingrid and all of the Tucker family: I send my condolences to you on the loss of your Father. I have known you all since I was a young girl. Your dad was always quiet and yes, a very hard worker. I know he loved all of you because he took time to spend with you and raise you all with values and goals. May he rest in Heaven with Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Yvonne Lewis Rice Formerly from Arkwright Community

Dear Cousin Joe's Girls, We send our condolences to all of you during this time. We have so many fond memories of your beloved Father. He always made time for his girls and his family. Joe's girls were some of the best-dressed girls you could ever met; he made sure of that. Cousin Joe, Rest in Paradise, you worked, you lived and now you are being Rewarded! To God be the Glory, Larry Joe and Barbara Fowler and Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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