Obituary of Julian "Nickey" Ripon Tucker

                                        Julian "Nickey" Ripon Tucker

was born in Charleston, SC to the late Loyless "Barney"  Barnwell Tucker and Maude Sweat Tucker on May 19,1938.

He entered into eternal rest on April 12,2020 at 3:45pm at his home in Summerville,SC. Leaving behind his Two daughters Arlene T. Wyrick and Julie T. Owens and her husband Danny Owens. A son John O. Tucker and his wife Kathleen M. Tucker.                               Also, 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and his sister Phronie T. Kelly.

Proceed in his death is parents, and 3 brothers L.B. Tucker, William "Skeeter" Tucker, Charles Tucker, Also, Daughter Cheryl T. Bondurant, and two granddaughters Britney R. Tucker and Rececca A. Wyrick.

Nickey lived in Givhans, SC untill about 5 yrs old. Then moved to Summerville SC. He was married to the late Katherine Coveney Tucker for 61 yrs.

He worked as a Carpenter for Fitz Simmons, a Fabricator/ Welder at GE and Electrician helper at HR Allen Inc.

He was in the Army National Guard were he was an expert shooter.

Nickey loved hunting & fishing with his family.

He loved the Lord and going to church. He was a  Deacon and Sunday School Teacher too. He loved to witness to people where ever he was. He loved to sing and was in the choir and a quartet. Everyone loved him.

His favorite songs were: How great thou are, Vicotry in Jesus, Soon and very soon,  What a day that would be, What a friend we have in Jesus.

He was known for his smile. He was such an encourger to others. He will be greatly missed.

Due to COVID- 19, We will not be able to have a service.

Arrangement are being handled by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Service Summerville,SC.

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