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Obituary For Gist Lee Tucker, Sr.
Mr. Gist Lee Tucker, Sr. was born on April 24, 1943 and he entered eternal rest on December 19, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
A native of Spartanburg County, he was the husband of Nancy Lee Hollis Tucker and the son of the late Mr. Gist Tucker and Mrs. Gertrude Miller Tucker. Mr. Tucker was a retired Security Guard at the Westgate Mall of Spartanburg after working over 30+ years at MEAD Container of Spartanburg. Preceding his career at MEAD, he is also known for his managerial role at the Butte Knitting Mill company of Spartanburg. He was a faithful member of Sigsbee Church of Christ. He was a proud member of the Prince Hall Freemasons of Spartanburg.
Mr. Tucker was a strong, loving, and dedicated Father and Grandfather. Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Keenon. He is however survived by three sisters, Mrs. Cora Lee McDowell, Rosa Mae Roberson (James), and Eloise Jones (Gerald); two brothers, Joe Tucker, and Robert Tucker (Sarah) all of Spartanburg, SC. He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories: one daughter, Mrs. Sabrina Tucker Means (Arthur); four sons, Van Stewart (Sonji), Gist Tucker, Jr. (Andrea), Kent Tucker, and Shawn Tucker (Erica) all of Spartanburg, SC; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Mr. Gist Tucker was truly the Patriarch of the family, being an example of strength, faith, and love. He touched the lives of many and leaves his legacy of unwavering leadership and support to his family and friends.
A Celebration of the Life of Gist L. Tucker, Sr. will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Sigsbee Church of Christ, 214 Parker Dr., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2310 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC.
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To the family of Gist Lee Tucker: you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Brother Tucker. I worked with him and under his supervision in 1968 as a yarn man on the third shift at Butte knitting mill. I Always had the upmost respect for him. Rest in peace my brother for a life well lived. This is Herbert Walker, Columbia, South Carolina .
Dear family, we here in Oklahoma extend our heartfelt condolences in the lost of Bro. Tucker such a gentle Giant and worker for the lord..We're part of your family, "That's been born again"...in the Redeemer, love unyielding, Glenda,Ernest( Shana) Family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bro Tucker. We have so many fond memories of him when we lived in Spartanburg and worshipped at Sigsbee. May God be with you all during these difficult times.
Ron and Linda Draper London England
On behalf of the WestGate Mall Staff, we send you offerings of joy and peace during this difficult time. Mr. Tucker, without fail, was always dependable and always offered a warm infectious smile that made you feel welcome. May the memories of his life and the impact he had on others comfort you today, tomorrow and forever.
To Ms. Nancy & Tucker Family, it's with heartfelt sympathy that we send our condolences to the family. "Bob" is known to us as a great man and will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren and cousins. We will forever miss his laugh and joy that he brought to everyone. We cannot express enough how much he helped my Mama (Aunt Rose) and my Daddy. With much Love & Blessings, Larry Fowler & Family
I will forever be blessed and honored to have known such a loving and faithful servant of Christ. My continued prayers and thoughts are with Sis. Tucker and family during this difficult time. Sis Ginger Tate
I will forever be blessed and honored to have known such a loving and faithful servant of Christ. My continued prayers and thoughts are with Sis. Tucker and family during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the family. M.Tucker was a man of wisdom and a kind heart .He always have a smile on his face .Praying for comfort and strength
To sister Nancy and the entire Tucker family my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Brother Tucker was a a great teacher of the word and I enjoyed attending his classes. He taught me so much about the truth. He will be missed by all. I love you all!
Carol Lewis Whiteside
It was truly a blessing to have been taught great lessons from the Word of God by this great man of God.We will continue to lift this family up during these difficult times. Frank and Wendy Davis.
Family our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God continuing blessing you during the days ahead. Brother Mark and Sister Ida Harbison
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
