Altavista……..Jerry Wayne Tucker, age 67 of Altavista died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born August 11, 1951 in Altavista, he was a son of the late Champ Euster Tucker and Laura Scruggs Tucker. He was predeceased by two brothers, Ronnie Tucker and Kenny Ray Tucker. Mr. Tucker retired from the Lane Company and loved space movies and video games.

He is survived by one sister, Yvonne Tucker Burgess and husband, Will of Altavista; a sister-in-law, Betty Tucker; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery by Rev. Michael Turner.

The family will receive friends at the residence of his sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne and Will Burgess, 316 Ogden Rd. Altavista.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .