Mr. John Thomas (Moon) Tucker, Jr., 57, of Roanoke died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his residence. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke at 2:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Calvin Trammell officiating. Public viewing will be at Vines Funeral Home, Friday, May 20, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. (CST) to 6:00 p.m. (CST).
Mr. Tucker was born in Roanoke to the late John Thomas Tucker, Sr. and Dessie B. Tucker. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Roanoke and a 1984 graduate of Handley High School. He also attended Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville and was employed by Johnson Landscaping, Roanoke.
Mr. Tucker is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years: Brenda Patterson Tucker, Roanoke; four daughters: Jasmine (Shimir) Johnson, LaGrange, GA, Pamela Staples and Jamiah Hughley both of Roanoke and Angela Jones, Montgomery; three sons: Alan Bumbrey, Jr., Dijon Tucker and Sean Spence all of Roanoke; father figure to Kyle and Deshawn McFarlin Zaire Hughley, Shane & Tiffeny Littles all of Roanoke; four siblings: Larry (Evelyn) Tucker, Memphis, TN, James Tucker and Doris (Quarterrio) Williams both of Roanoke and Betty Potts, LaGrange, GA; one aunt: Bonnie Sue Paige, Roanoke; nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
MANUEL BELL
Our Condolences and prayers goes out to the the Tucker family played on the gridiron together R.I.P MOON