Jim Tucker

Raymond Carter “Jim” Tucker, Sr., 90, of 600 Montgomery Knob Road died Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at his home.
Mr. Tucker was born September 9, 1930, in Alleghany County a son of the late Robert Lee and Myrtle Tingler Tucker. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert “Baldy” Tucker, Sr,  a grandson Kenny Tucker and a daughter-in-law, Marie Tucker, seven brothers and three sisters.
He had retired in 1980 as a brakeman after over 25 years with the C&O Railroad.  He was a longtime member and Trustee of the Mountain Valley United Methodist Church.
Surviving are  his Wife of 69 years, Nadine Bailey Tucker, of Covington; one Son, Raymond C. Tucker, Jr. of Covington;  three Daughters and Sons-in-law, Rose and Randy “Boo” Selleck;  Helen “Sister” and Charlie Selleck  and Becky and Ray Richardson,  all of Covington;  two Brothers,; Robert Lee Tucker, Jr. of Roanoke and George “Buzzy Tucker of Covington; two Sisters,  Bertha “Sissy” Borgies and Thelma Wright, both of Roanoke; 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 2:00 PM in the Tucker Family Cemetery on Montgomery Knob Road with the Rev. Jonathan Greer officiating  assisted by the Rev. H. Ray Tucker.
Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.