Billy Tucker

Billy Dickson Tucker, 84, Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on June 8, 1939 in Alapaha, Georgia to the late Jim R. Tucker and Aline (Sizemore) Tucker. He worked with Brooks Welding for over 40 years and retired as Supervisor over heavy equipment. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, eating boiled peanuts and spending time with his family. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Evelyn Mattie (Turner) Tucker; brothers: Jimmy Tucker and Bobby Tucker; sister, Carolyn Cowart.
Survivors include his son, Billy J. Tucker of Valdosta, Georgia; daughter, Renee White (Eddie) of Valdosta, Georgia; grandchildren, Robert Tucker (Amanda), Amber Bailey (Fiancé Dennis), Timmy Lyons, Tommy Lyons, Kayla Lyons, Kobi White; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Ellen Fountain of Jacksonville, Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 8, 2023 in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at the funeral home. As per his wishes, following the service Mr. Tucker will be cremated. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com < http://www.musicfuneralservices.com >. The compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Tucker family.