Mr. Samuel Phillip Tucker, Sr., 89, of Newton, North Carolina transitioned peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 at his residence.

He was born in Caldwell County, North Carolina on February 16, 1937 to the late Carrie Bell Howard Tucker and Henry Tucker.

He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina, and later retired as a counselor with the Department of Corrections.

Those left to cherish fond and loving memories are his children, Rosalind P. Tucker, Samuel Phillip Tucker, Jr., Regina (Smith Stephen) Tucker-Billups, Steven P. Tucker; two step-daughters, Robyn Tate and Karen Carey; a devoted and loving friend, Trudy Bess

A Memorial service will be held Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service.

Services of comfort entrusted to Ebony & White’s Funeral Service