James W Tucker

December 2, 2019

On Monday, December 2nd 2019, James W Tucker , loving husband and father of 2 children, passed away at home at the age of 94. Preceded in death by his parents Wesley and Fannie Tucker and his brothers Wesley Jr and Ernest. Jim was born on September 11, 1925. He attended the university of Tennessee where he received his bachelor of science in chemical engineering. Working for Stauffer Chemical Co(Victor Chemical)he invented a process for stable self rising flour composition He enlisted in the US Navy at a early age with the help of his father, Wesley O Tucker, a WWI veteran who fought and survived the western trenches of Europe. During WWII Jim served aboard the USS Indiana in the Pacific Theater surviving 5 campaigns. As a chemical engineer he worked his way up to senior VP of administration and retired from Stauffer Chemical in 1983 Retiring to Myrtle Beach with his wife Marge in 1991 they became active in the community They offered their time to The Horry County Shelter for Children helping with repairs and often “strong arming” local businesses for material donations for upkeep of the home He was often seen a St Michael School with armfuls of school materials and doing his best to offer financial help. Survived by his wife Marge Tucker his daughter Anne Bower, his son Kent Tucker, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Viewing will be at Goldfinch Funeral Home Beach Chapel Murrells Inlet SC Sunday Dec 8 2019 4-6pm. Service will be held at St Michael church Garden City Monday Dec 9 2019 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers a donation to St Michael School would be greatly appreciated