Carl James Tucker

    Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM

    By News Staff

    Carl James Tucker, age 76 of Leoma, passed away Wednesday December 31, 2025 at SRTHS in Pulaski.
    Carl was born October 26, 1949 in the Fall River Community to Leslie R. and Alice Davis Tucker. Carl was a United States Air Force Veteran, attended Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church, and retired from General Motors. In his spare time he loved hunting, fishing, and gardening but the highlight of his day was going to Chew and Chat to “chew and chat” with is friends.

    Carl was preceded in death by his parent Leslie and Alice Tucker.

    Visitation will be 12-2pm Monday January 5, 2026 at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with Funeral to follow at 2pm. Interment will be in Giles Memory Gardens.

    Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Giles County Honor Guard.

    Survivors include his sons Jason Tucker of Leoma, Brandon Tucker (Stephanie) of Goodspring, daughter Crystal Tucker (Ken Bugg) of Prospect, brothers Larry Tucker (Beverly), Clifford Tucker (Wanda), Lindon Tucker (Betty) Gerald Tucker (Judy), sister Judy White (Ray) all of Leoma, grandchildren Brittanie, Brielle, Colton, Brooklyn, and Brinley, great granddaughter Kamrynne. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive.

    Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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