Charles Tucker

Charles Tucker was born September 1, 1933 in Kaufman, Texas to his loving parents, George E Tucker and Opal Hall Tucker. He received his call home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Charles was the oldest of 4 children and the family moved around the state of Texas whenever his father found employment before finally settling in Dallas. Charles served his country in the US Army as Military Police during the Korean conflict in the 1950’s and received an Honorable Discharge once his service time was completed. After his military service, Charles came home to his two loves – his bride, Anna Berlene Dempsey Tucker and gospel music. Charles attended the Stamps Baxter School of Music while it was still located in Dallas, Tx and honed his musical craft by learning to read music, harmony, song leading and anything else music related. Since Berlene learned to play the piano as a child, they became a musical team for a few churches in the Dallas area while raising a family of 5 children. They met at Bethel Baptist Church in Dallas. They became music leaders of Friendship Baptist Church in Dallas, Tx where they served faithfully with Pastor Marvin Hudler for several years. In 1963, both continued serving together as full time music leaders of Murdock Road Baptist Church of Dallas, Tx which eventually changed the church name to Berean Baptist Church and eventually moved to Sunnyvale, Tx. He served with Pastor John Frier, Jr for an astounding 36 years and he loved every minute of it. Before and during his church work, Charles originated and was the leader of the King’s Men Quartet in 1956 which allowed them to travel to various parts of the US singing Southern Gospel music. Charles loved bringing smiles and joy to all people either through his music or his fun-loving personality. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, George E Tucker and Opal Hall Tucker, his two brothers, Frederick and O’Neal, and his sister, Barbara Tucker. Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Anna Berlene Tucker and his beloved family, daughters Charlene K Taylor, Joyce L Codara & husband Robert, Deborah L Stanglin & husband David, and sons, Charles Tucker, Jr, and James S Tucker & wife Deborah. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Amber D Spradling & husband Bobby, Christie E Nelson & husband Austin, Stephanie N Codara, Stephen C M Codara, Madison J Tucker, Zachary Tucker, and Joshua Tucker and by his great grandchildren, Gunnar Spradling & wife Sophia, Brandon A Nelson & wife Kylie and Travis D Nelson and many other family and friends. Funeral service will be at 12:00pm, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Meadowview, 4346 N. Galloway in Mesquite. His family will receive friends beginning at 11:00am to service time. Interment is scheduled for 1:15 PM, Monday, January 8, 2024, at Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery and procession/cortege will line up in LANE 2 NO EARLIER than 1:00pm (lining up in lane 2 before 1pm will place you in another funeral home's procession) Message from Charles' family: If you send flowers, please send them directly to First Baptist Church Meadowview at 4346 N Galloway Ave., Mesquite, Tx 75150. If you choose to make a financial donation on behalf of Charles Tucker, please make checks payable to the church and put “missions on behalf of Charles Tucker”. If you donate via credit card, please call the church phone number (214) 391-7176 and share your gift amount with the church personnel you speak with and

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Charles Tucker

September 1, 1933 - December 12, 2023