Joseph Robert "Joe" Tucker's Obituary
Joseph Robert "Boody" Tucker, 93, passed away June 3, 2024.
Born in Dallas on June 6, 1930, Boody graduated from Highland Park High School and attended The University of Texas and SMU.
Upon graduation, he entered the insurance industry, was a designated Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and owned his own agency for 25 years.
In 1960, he married Sybil Emmett and subsequently proclaimed himself the luckiest man in the world. A devoted husband and father, favorite uncle and proud grandfather, Boody never missed a ballgame, recital or any activity in which his beloved grandchildren participated. He was also a lifelong Texas Longhorns fan, avid golfer, sports enthusiast and member of the Highland Park Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by his Mother, Lorna Mattison Jester, Father, John Cain Jester, Brother Allan Mattison Tucker.
Boody is survived by his loving wife Sybil, son John Jester Tucker of Houston, daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Anne and R. Andrew Clyde of Dallas, granddaughter Dr. Madeline Elizabeth Clyde of Nashville, TN, grandson Andrew Joseph Clyde and his wife Madison Lee of Dallas as well as many special nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Private services will be held.
Any donations can be made to the Faith Presbyterian Hospice Caring Fund.
A kind, humble man who valued his faith, family and friends, Boody will be greatly missed.
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