Joe W. Tucker, Jr., of Plano, TX went home to be with his Lord at the age of 78 on July 29, 2020, after exposure to the Coronavirus. Joe, also known as "Jody" was born on July 29, 1942, and raised in Dallas, TX. He graduated from W.W. Samuel High School in 1960. He attended North Texas State University in Denton, TX, and held a long and successful career as a business leader. Joe was also a Veteran, proudly serving his Country in the US Army. He married his wife of 50 years on December 6, 1969. Joe's work took them to many places around the world before returning to the Dallas area in 1994. He loved golf, classical music, sports cars and his family.
He is survived by his wife Judith Tucker, sister and brother-in-law Rosemarie and Kurt Bruetsch, brother and sister-in-law Albert and Gitte Staehelin of Switzerland. Nieces Andra Tipton and Karina Tucker, extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Joe W. Tucker, mother Ethlyn Hendricks Tucker and brothers Billy Joe Tucker and Bobby Joe Tucker.
A memorial service will be held on August 22, 2020, 12:00 pm, at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home on Northwest Highway in Dallas, TX.
Due to City regulations, seating will be limited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brain Injury Association of America BIAUSA.ORG.
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