After graduating from AM&N (now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) with a degree in Social Studies, "Mr. Tucker" spent his life educating children, starting in Hermitage, AR where he began as a classroom teacher and became the Principal of the Westside High School.. He then began teaching in Monticello where he spent the majority of his 33 years of career as a Junior High Civics teacher. Here he continued to try to instill a desire to learn, an ability to respect and the want to "know better so that you may do better". After a year or two of retirement from the Monticello School District, he realized that he wasn't quite done shaping the minds of the future and spent a few more years as the Dean of Students at an Elementary School in Warren, AR. Eventually, he actually retired, or at least officially. He was still present at many athletic events, cheering the children, and sometimes grandchildren, of his former students. Throughout the years he spent whatever downtime that a full-time educator and father of 6 has, building and maintaining many youth leagues in a variety of sports. He acted as the Park Director of Jordan Park in Monticello where he tried to create a place to keep children active and out of trouble. He was extremely active in his community and was a constant beacon of respect and was always mindful of the importance of building up a child's character and spirit. His saying before games was "you will act intelligently on and off the court. You won't be too happy if you win, nor too sad if you lose. You will show good sportsmanship." His goal in life was to plant seeds. Seeds of education, seeds of hope, seeds of love, seeds of family and friends. Now, after a wonderfully blessed 85 years on this Earth. Those seeds are being reaped time and time again through many generations.
He was a member of the Arkansas State Teachers Association, Arkansas Education Association and the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association and the American Legion. He also was a Past Master and served as Prince Hall Mason in his home lodge of Bartholomew Lodge #28. He was very active in District Initiation.
On Friday, February 8, 2019. He peacefully passed away at the age of 85. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, George "Doc" Tucker; four sisters, Mattie Green, Vervia Tucker, Beulah Hutchins and Bertha Hewing; one son, Ramos Tucker; one grandson, Ramos Tucker Jr.; and one daughter-in-law Sanda Tucker.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 63 years, Betty; one sister, Eleanor Sue Tucker of Monticello, AR; 3 sons, Carlos (Yvonne) Tucker of Camden, AR, Juan (Carla) Tucker of Jackson, MS and Geneo (Shirley) Tucker of Sherwood, AR; 2 daughters, Gale (McKinley) Reese of Monticello, AR and Angel (David) Weiss of Little Rock, AR; 1 daughter-in-law Jacqueline Tucker (Casey) Jones, of Warren, AR; 8 grandsons, Willie White Jr, Jeremy Tucker, ReCarlo Tucker, Paul Reese, Ryan Tucker, RaShawn Robinson, Tucker Weiss and Adam Tucker; 6 granddaughters, Ashley (Steve) Murdock, Laundon Tucker, Kambridge Tucker, Paeton Tucker, Reagan Tucker and Scheller Weiss; and 9 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Condolences(35)
Dr Steven Hand
Hermitage, PA Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Mr. Tucker will always be a favorite and important person in my life. He never forgot my name or face. I was lucky enough to know him and have him as a teacher in 7th and 9th grades at MJHS. Perhaps more important, I was lucky enough to call him "friend" after graduation. GOD truly made a wonderful man in Mr. LaronTucker. GOD Bless his family in this difficult time.Audrey L Dintelman
Monticello, AR Friday, February 15, 2019 He gave inspiration to our generation, and remains a part my character this day. A Special Teacher, Father, and Leader.Stan Youngblood
SPRINGDALE, AR Thursday, February 14, 2019 I have lots of special memories of Mr. Tucker from times as a teacher, a basketball official, and the father of my friends.Cynthia
, TX Wednesday, February 13, 2019 I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Tucker. I have many fond memories of him from MJH. Many thoughts and prayers!Michael Jones, Sr.
Pearl, MS Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Please know you and your Family are in My Thoughts and I am keeping you Lifted in Prayer.Deacon Juan and Carla Tucker
LeVell Handley
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Prayers and condolences to the Tucker Family from LeVell Handley and Family.Lisa
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 I did not know Mr. Tucker, but reading about his life I gained the sense of a wonderful man. I wish I would have known him. I believe those that had the priviledge of knowing Mr. Tucker were blessed. To the family know that a respected man has passed thru your midst and now walks the streets of gold. God bless you all.Velinda Woodard
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 I'm praying for the family may God continue to strengthen and you peace during this difficult time. Mr. Tucker was truly a gift and he will be missed. God bless you always.Michelle White-Blake
Atlanta, GA Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Willie, Ashley, and Paul, I am sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. You and your family are in my prayers now and always. May the Lord keep you and bless you.Love,
Michelle and Jalaney
Charles Rankin
El Dorado, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Carlos sorry to hear of your loss. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Betty and family I am so sorry for your loss, he was a good neighbor and friend, Iwill miss seeing him outside working in the yard. Prayers for allPaige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Tucker was always kind. He taught me and many others Civics. He encouraged us to think, ask questions, and expected us to learn what he presented us with.Love, Paige
Barbara Binns
Chicago, IL Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Betty, sorry I can’t be there with you, but I know that God is with you my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your friend BarbaraCallahan
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Our prayers are with the Tucker Family.Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Betty and all the family ,so sorry for your loss ,he was a good neighbor and friend will miss seeing him working in his yard. Prayers for allBrenda Binns
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 To my classmates (Geno and Shirley) and the rest of the family. God will give your comfort and strength during this time. Oh the precious memories and how they will linger. God Bless You.April Block
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 My sincere condolences to the Tucker family. Mr. Tucker spent a lot of time with all the of us in the community. His infectious love for sports and government is forever embedded in all of us. Thanks for sharing him with us throughout the years! May God be with you during your time of bereavement.Mary Trigg Bryant
Pearl, MS Tuesday, February 12, 2019 My sincere condolences to you and Your Family.I will keep you in my Prayers.
Deacon Juan and Carla Tucker.
Gwendolyn & Dallas Sutton, Sr.
Pearl, MS Tuesday, February 12, 2019 When Those we Love Become MEMORIES, our MEMORIES become TREASURES. May your TREASURED MEMORIES Comfort you!Deacon Juan and Carla Tucker, Thoughts of love to you and Your Family.
Allen Wade
Conway, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Sorry for your family lost.BettyLou Pymn
Monticello, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 My Deepest Condolences go out to the family. I will keep you in my prayers. He was a Great teacher.BettyLou (Hammock) Pymn
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monticllo, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 God blss this familyGloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 To Betty and family so sorry for your loss,he was a good neighbor and friend Prayers for allKaren Hicks Withers
Monticello, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 Mr. Tucker was one of my favorite teachers from Jr. High. Your family is in our prayersKerry & Karen Withers
Donna L. Hutchins/Pregent
Beaverton, OR Monday, February 11, 2019 Dear Uncle Leron,You are an angel, enjoy heaven.
Aunt Betty and family may God continue to bless and strenghten
you all during this difficult time.
Love,
Lisa
Jennifer Stone
Star City, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Tucker was one of my favorite teachers....I will always remember him teaching us the preamble and him asking questions and while waiting for an answer say, "Two quarters, one quarter....no quarters!" I could only hope to be as great of a teacher one day as what he was to me. The class of 1990 will remember him always. Rest in peace Mr. Tucker, you will be missed. Love, Jennifer (Groves) StoneTelese Huffman
Monticello, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 Angel, you and your family are in the prayers of me and my family. Your dad was a remarkable man who touched the lives of many.Carla Foster
Bryant, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 Prayers for you Shirley and your family .Lucian Woods
FLORISSANT, MO Monday, February 11, 2019 My great uncle was very important is lives in St Louis. He has touch all our lives in a very special way that only he could do. Personally I am a better person for him being in my Life I will miss him. Rest with the Lord Jesus Christ 😂😘🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷Betty Ollison
Monticello, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 To the Family of Mr. Laron Tucker, prayers are going up for the family. Mr Laron was one of my Teachers during my school years. So from the class of 77 we miss you.Pastor Lorenza Simmons
Monticello, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 To Mrs Betty and the entire family I offer my heartfelt condolences. Mr Tucker was a giant of a man, larger than life in so many ways. I can truly say he had a major impact on my life because every summer from 8yrs old to 18yrs old I spent EVERY day with him. We worked together keeping the ball fields up, he coached my playing, and he talked to me as if I was his son. And what I will never forget is the example he was to so many young people in this community, strong but gentle, firm but merciful, faithful and fruitful.John 15:13 says “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”
And his life was truly a life of sacrifice for others.
May his legacy live on forever!
Barbara Benton
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 10, 2019 You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was an awesome teacher and I had the utmost respect for him. Some of my fondest memories of him are when he would put emphasis on words that ended with an "s" and when he would tell the students who didn't pay attention in class that he would see them in the same seat at the same time next year. I am so glad that our paths crossed.Kim Prince
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 10, 2019 Mrs. Betty and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Tucker is one of my favorite teachers! I got to see him not too long ago and told him that I still had my "4 quarters". His reply was, "Hooks, you must have had to correct answer!"Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 10, 2019 To Betty and all the Tucker family, You have my condolences and prayers at this sad time. Mr. Tucker was a Monticello Icon. He was an educator and a good man. He taught one of my children in junior high. I remember the many ballgames that he umpired. May you find peace at this difficult time.Wonda Chestnut
Rosenberg, TX Saturday, February 9, 2019 My most sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Tucker was an outstanding, professional teacher.