Victoria. He was born on February 16, 1943, in Yoakum, Texas to the late
Ruby Lee Tucker and Thomas P Tucker. Tommy graduated from Yoakum
High School in 1961 where he was voted “best all around”. He also
graduated from Baldwin Business College with a degree in accounting. He
worked for the State Comptroller’s office in Austin, TX, and retired after 46
years. His family made their home in Round Rock, TX for 38 years and
later relocated back to Victoria.
Tommy is preceded in death by his son, Mark Thomas Tucker, his parents, and
grandparents Ode and Jesse Rollins.
Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Penewitt Tucker. They would
have celebrated 54 years of marriage on August 23. He was fortunate
enough to have a close extended family with Nancy’s sisters: Mary Hubbard
(Charles), Sylvia Berger (Kenneth), Dorothy Sappington, and Doreen Box.
There were also many nieces and nephews that he held close to his heart.
Tommy was always a hard worker and spent numerous hours volunteering
and serving his community. He was the 2023 President of the Civilian
Police Alumni Association and a member of the American Legion. He also
loved being in and near the water enjoying fishing, boating, playing
cornhole, and spending time with his good friends at LaSalle Landing.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 10:30 am with the funeral service
following at 11 am at Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at
Hochheim Cemetery. Brian Brown will officiate.
Honoring Tommy by serving as Pallbearers will be Charles Hubbard, Luke
Mokry, Matthew Mokry, Dan Mokry, Drew Brown and Collin Brown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his honor to Texas Children’s
Hospital, The American Heart Association, The Civilian Police Alumni
Association of Victoria, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Words of comfort, condolences, and fond memories may be shared with the
family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
