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Paul Tucker, Affectionately known as “Tic-Toc”, was born on July 15,1960 to Earnest and Hattie Mae Tucker in Memphis, Tennessee. Paul was the youngest of two siblings, Jimmie Tucker and Georgia Faye Owens.

Paul grew up in the church, confessed a belief in Christ and was baptized at an early age at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church.  He displayed his faith in God day-to-day through acts of kindness and conditional love for God’s people.

Paul attended Walker Avenue Elementary School, Lincoln Jr. High and later transferred to Bellevue Middle School.

Paul loved competitive team sports and was selected to play on the football and basketball teams at Bellevue. In 1975 he entered Central High School. There he played basketball, football, and baseball. He was known as a determined hard hitting linebacker and overall fierce competitor.  He graduated in 1978, skipping his senior year. Later that same year, Paul entered Morehouse College in Atlanta.

After his freshmen year, he saw the opportunity to begin work at United Parcel Service (UPS).  After returning to Memphis in 1978,  he attended Memphis Sate University while working part-time at UPS.  He Graduated from Memphis State University in 1983 with two degrees, one in Criminal Justice and the other in Political Science.

Paul enjoyed his college experience and lived life to the fullest. He pledged the Beta Mu Chapter members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in the fall of 1978.  He was designated as the Line “Headknocker”, a position he took seriously. His Fraternity Chapter brothers included Harvey Simmons, James Cowans, Robert Braden, Billy Gist Jr, Willie Martin, Lemuel Russell, and Johnson Saulsberry.  His Line Brothers were Wyatt Chase, Joe Booker, Harvey Simmons, and Johnny Aldridge.

He held various positions within the undergrad chapter, including Polemarch and President of the chapter. Paul later joined the Germantown Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity. He was vocal member of the chapter and one who was sought for advice and counsel. He enjoyed the Chapter meetings and the fellowship afterwards.  He especially enjoyed the Konklaves, where he was able to fellowship with Brothers from all over. Everyone fondly revered him as “Brother Tucker”.

On July 15, 1981, Paul was united in Holy Matrimony to Lauren Upshaw.

God blessed the union with three beautiful daughters, Paula, Kirbi, and Lauren.

Paul was a devoted father who ensured that his girls had the best life possible. He lived for his family and was determined to keep his girls on the correct path. 

As a mentor, he stressed the importance of education, achieving high aspirations, and independence. He had a positive influence on his daughters and other young people in his family and community.

Paul’s career at United Parcel Service (UPS)  spanned 37 years and he looking forward to retirement in 2018.

Paul loved family, travel and sports and coaching his daughter Paula for several years.

Paul was the consummate entrepreneur.  He delivered the Wall Street Journal newspaper for many years; and,  in the late 90’s launched Tucker Landscape Service.  He was passionate about his family, business, and charitable organization such as The United Way.

He respected and sincerely served in all his family roles as a amazing son, brother, husband, father, god-father nephew, uncle, cousin and friend.

Paul enter into eternal rest on Friday, December 18, 2015, age of 55 at Methodist Hospital – South. Preceding him in death was his father Earnest Tucker. Paul leaves to cherish his memory Mother: Hattie Mae Tucker one sister Georgia Faye Tucker Owens and one brother Jimmie (Cleora) as well as a host of other family members.

The memory of Paul Edward Tucker, The G.O.A.T., will forever be cherished by his loving family and friends.