Samuel "Sammy" Leon Tucker

Samuel Leon "Sammy" Tucker, 68 of Tuscaloosa, passed away May 16, 2025 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Magnolia Chapel South from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; Leon and Ann Tucker, grandparents; Robert and Essie Mae Rinehart and Madison and Essi Tucker and sister; Sandra Tucker.

Survivors include his sisters; Pamela Tucker Carter of Lincolnton, GA., step brothers; David Scoggins, Danny Jenkins, Tom Morgan, nephew; Chris Porter and Robert "Bob" and Nancy Rinehart, Fran Rinehart (late John Rinehart), Ruby Rinehart (late Cullen Rinehart) and many cousins. 

Sammy was a thrill seeker, no matter how tall a cell tower, how fast the car or how big the motorcycle he was taking to the limits. He was a kind and passionate man, always thinking of those needing his help.  He was a graduate of Holt High School and retired from Kroger in Tuscaloosa. 

He was the rock for his sister and he will be missed . We love you Sammy. 

Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Allen, Tim Chism, Richard Norton, Alex Morrello, and Tom Morgan.