Dexter Larry Tucker Sr., age 86 of Douglasville, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. He was born on August 23, 1934 in Arron (Wakulla County), Florida, son of the late Rufus Tucker, Sr. and the late Minnie Nazworth Tucker. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and retired from military service. He then went to work for Stanley Door Systems as a Warehouse Supervisor for a number of years. He then went to work for Air Tool Specialists, and later started his own Air Tool business until his "official" retirement. Dexter was a long-time member of Central Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Substitute Sunday School Teacher, and was a member of the Men's Ministry, Construction Teams and a former Choir member. After his "official" retirement, he worked as a Maintenance Man at Dorsett Shoals Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Iva Rose Evans Tucker; sons: Larry Tucker and his wife, Dana of Carrollton; and Darrin Tucker and his wife, Tammy of Douglasville; grandchildren: Justin and Abby Tucker; Lakin Tucker; Gus Tucker; and Molly Tucker; and great-grandchildren; Dex Tucker and Marlowe Tucker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter: Melissa Rose Tucker; brothers: Reginald Tucker and Rufus Tucker; sisters: Kathleen Bettner; Mary Eleanor Cabler; Rossie Wildern; and Dorsey Miller; half-siblings: Charlie; Ellis; Mozelle; Zona and Lavenia.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM.
The funeral will follow at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of the funeral home with Reverend Charles Gibbs officiating. Reverend Larry Tucker and Mr. Darrin Tucker will deliver eulogies.
Interment will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens with United States Navy Honors. Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Dubberly's Sunday School Class.

Hightower's Memorial Chapel of Douglasville has charge of the arrangements.