Alvis Anthony Jr., "Allie" age 91, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on July 15, 1933, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was the son of Alvis Anthony Tucker, Sr. and Julia Vick Tucker.
Allie was known for his gentleness, kindness, sense of humor and love for his family. He touched the lives of everyone he met. He passed on his love for travel, the arts and nature to his family. He was lovingly known as Papa by his adoring grand children and great grand children.
He graduated from Redemptorist High School and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in electrical engineering. He went on to pursue a diverse career which included: General Electric, Oeco, OHSU School of Medicine and the US Postal Service. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Priscilla "Patty" Tarplee Tucker; children, Priscilla "Anne" Tucker Lee (Warren), "Alan" Anthony Tucker (Pamela) and Julia "Lynn" Tucker Gauthier (Steven); grandchildren, Bart Herndon (Kelly), Jennifer Frye (Jeffrey), Sean Lee (Chelsea), Ashley Tucker (Michael Pettis), Jackie Gauthier, Shane Gauthier; great grandchildren, Neya, Carley, Ava, Kinley, Mallory, Bohen, Noah, Finley, Rilo, Dash (AKA Dot Dot); brother, Pat Tucker (Sylvia). And he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvis and Julia Tucker and granddaughter, Lauren Herndon.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Mote Marine.
https://mote.org/support/donate/?form=FUNHZYGUBKF
A private family gathering will be held to honor Alvis Tucker at a later date.
Rest in peace, Allie. Your spirit will live on in our hearts.
