William "Bryant" Tucker

William "Bryant" Tucker, age 93 of 242 Country Club Drive, Eden, NC passed away on Wednesday afternoon November 20, 2013 at Morehead Nursing Center.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Sunday at First Church of the Brethren with Military Rites performed by the Rockingham County Honor Guard at Overlook Cemetery.

Mr. Tucker was born February 17, 1920 in Stokes County to the late William and Bessie Tucker. Bryant was a US Army veteran serving with the 95th Armored Division in WW II. He was a member of First Church of the Brethren and retired from E.I. Dupont.

Surviving are his wife of over 65 years, Inez Burgess Tucker of the home; sons, Larry Tucker and Kent Tucker and wife Lisa of Eden; brother, Branscomb Tucker of Highpoint; sisters, Lucille Barker of Stoneville and Obera Grant of Eden; grandchildren, Matthew Tucker and wife Julie and Brittany Tucker; great grandchild, Eleanor Tucker; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by son; Gary Tucker; four sisters, Ruth Barker, Daisy Gibson, Louise Baluch and Maryanna Ratliff; brother, Carlos Tucker.

The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6-8 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Church of the Brethren, 730 Church Street, Eden, NC 27288 Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com