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Larry Wayne Tucker,
Jr.
Carrollton &
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1981 The Roar
R. L. Turner High School
Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas
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OBITUARY
 Tucker
Jr., Larry Wayne
October 17, 1962 - July 13, 2021
Larry Wayne Tucker, Jr., born October 17, 1962, went home to be with his
Lord on July 13, 2021 in Dallas, Texas following a private battle with
cancer.
He is survived by his loving Father and Mother, Larry and Frances
Tucker, and two brothers, Dr. Michael Tucker, his wife Cheryl, and Pete
Tucker, his wife Robbi as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother,
Scott Tucker, and
survived by Scott’s wife Cathey. Wayne had the gift of encouragement and
the ability to make everyone feel special with his smile and steadfast
demeanor. He was always thinking of others first. As a family member, he
was constantly aware of others health and welfare and was willing to
help in anyway family needed.
Wayne was a native of Dallas, Texas who was a longtime bank executive
with J.P. Morgan Chase, SouthTrust Bank, Patriot Bank, F&M Bank, and
Prosperity private banks in Texas.
Wayne served the Lord at Baylor University, his alma mater, as President
Elect of the Baylor Line Foundation, Program Committee Chair, and was
instrumental in establishing the Legacy Scholarship Program. He was a
member of Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing Board
of Advocates since 2006 and served on the Going for the Gold Task Force
since its beginning in 2012. He served as Chair for the Going for the
Gold Gala Sponsorship Committee and was the Gala Financial Reporter.
Wayne also served his Lord and Savior through Sigma Chi International
Fraternity as the 66th Grand Consul, Order of Constantine Sig and
Significant Sig Wayne Tucker, Baylor 1985. Wayne served the
International Fraternity selflessly throughout his 36 years as an
alumnus, serving in numerous volunteer capacities including as a chapter
advisor, Grand Praetor (regional governor), dean of the Praetorial
College, Grand Quaestor, Grand Pro Consul and Grand Consul
(international president) from 2009 to 2011. He additionally served the
interfraternal world as a member of the Fraternity and Sorority
Political Action Committee and as a member of the board of directors for
the North American Interfraternity Conference, among other roles. Wayne
will be remembered for his generosity, sense of humor and commitment to
the success of the Fraternity’s undergraduate men and chapters.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Wayne’s life on Wednesday,
July 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church at the Fields, 1401
Carrollton Parkway, Carrollton, Texas 75010 (firstfields.org). Family
visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral
service. The committal service will be a private service with family
only.
Friends and family who wish to give a memorial donation in lieu of
flowers may send their gift to the L. Wayne Tucker Memorial Scholarship
Fund, as part of the Legacy Scholarship Program at the Baylor Line
Foundation. Gifts may be sent to the BLF at P.O. Box 2089, Waco, Texas,
76703, or https://baylorlinefoundation.com/giving-2/, or you may contact
Kellie Jaundiego at 254-732-0393. |
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It is with a heavy heart that the Sigma Chi
International Fraternity has learned that 66th Grand Consul, Order of
Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Wayne Tucker, BAYLOR 1985, has
entered the Chapter Eternal following a courageous battle with cancer.
All honor to his name. |
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L. Wayne Tucker,Jr
Oct 17, 1962 - Jul 13, 2021
Beloved Son and Brother
Hilltop
Memorial Park, Carrollton, Dallas County, Texas
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