John Richard Tucker

John Richard Tucker, age 76, of Church Hill, entered into eternal rest on, Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. John loved to write poetry, study the bible and most of all spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his step-sons, Russell Newton and Kenneth Newton; parents, Richard and Emma Tucker. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jessie Lee Tucker; son, Brett Tucker (Mandy); step-sons, Donald Newton (Roxie) and David Newton (Anne); several grandchildren; brothers, Roger Tucker (Pat), Michael Tucker (Annie) and Dennis Tucker; sisters, Marilyn Federici (Nick) and Doris Johnson (Bill); several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. At the request of the family services are private. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.scottcountyfuneralhome.com. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Homes are proudly serving the Tucker