Grady L. Tucker, Sr.

Grady L. Tucker, Sr. Buffalo, SC Mr. Grady Lee Tucker, Sr., age 79, of 2450 Mt. Lebanon Rd., Buffalo, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Tucker was born in Union Co., June 18, 1935, a son of the late Berry and Janie Sherbert Tucker. He was retired from Spartan Mills, Rosemont Plant and also had worked with Torrington Co., O'Reilly Auto Parts and Advanced Auto Parts. Mr. Grady was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church where he was a member of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. He was an avid music lover who frequently attended the Opry House in Buffalo and other local music events. He also enjoyed participating with the Buffalo Senior Citizens Group. Surviving are two sons, Grady Lee Tucker, Jr. and wife Patricia of Pauline, and Benjamin Gerald Tucker, Sr. and special friend, Frona Phillips of Buffalo; a sister, Gladys Lawson of Buffalo; a brother, Rev. Garner Tucker of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Amanda Tucker of Roebuck, Jeffrey Lee Tucker and Benjamin Gerald Tucker, Jr. both of Buffalo; and four great-grandchildren; Taegan Bishop, Aubrie Tucker, Emilee Tucker and Quinn Tucker. Mr. Tucker was predeceased by a granddaughter, Shannon Elizabeth Tucker. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Melvin Shelton and Rev. Buddy Hogan. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Raymond Lawson, Dallas Miller, Stanley Lawson, Neil Gregory, Joe Erwin and Eric Haney. Visitation will be held from 1:30 until 3:00 PM Tuesday at the church prior to the services. Memorials may be made to Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 2153 Mt. Lebanon Rd., Buffalo, SC 29321. The family will be at the home of his grandson, 2470 Mt. Lebanon Rd., Buffalo.