Belton, SC - Homer Ray Tucker, age 82, of 4415 Highway 29 N, Belton, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Walhalla, on January 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Robert Oscar Tucker and the late Viola Savage Tucker. Following his education, he worked as an optical technician employed by Carolina Optical Supply in Anderson. After working in that field for 52 years, he retired from Southern Optical Supply of Greenville. In his spare time, Homer enjoyed collecting old cars and trains, and going to the flea market.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 47 years, Barbara Jo Anderson Tucker of the residence; a son, Oscar Ray Tucker of Belton; three daughters, Nancy Jean Standard (Bud) of Belton, Marlene Harris (Pete) of Anderson, and Patsy Burton (Mitchell) of Toccoa, GA; also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by two sons, Baby Boy Tucker who died at birth, and Homer Joe Tucker; a daughter, Raynell Cheek, as well as several brothers and sisters.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Mike Harrell officiating. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
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