James T. Tucker Jr. of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

He was born December 8, 1946 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late James T. and Annie (Jones) Tucker Sr.

He has been a lifetime resident of the area. He was a Water Field Tech for 17 years. He was of the Baptist faith. James was in the National Guard.

He is preceded in death by his close friend Stella Warden.

He is survived by his daughter Patricia Barrs of KY, son James T. Tucker III of Clearwater, FL, brother Thomas Tucker of Lake Wales, FL.

Visitation will be held 12-1:30PM on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home with graveside service at 2:00PM at Lake Wales Cemetery.