Emmett Tucker Jr.

Emmett Tucker Jr. 80, of Louisville KY went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday April 5, 2022. He was retired from Phillip Morris where he worked for 30 years. He loved his Polar Pops, tinkering on old cars but most of all loved and cherished his family. Emmett loved coaching sports for the Firefighters Sports League.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Emmett Sr. & Beeda Tucker, 5 Brothers, and 5 Sisters.

Emmett is survived by his loving and devoted Wife of 59 years, Judy (Fetz) Tucker, loving Sons, Russell (Marie) Tucker, Tracy (Angie) Tucker, Todd (Laura) Tucker and Jason Tucker, beloved Grandchildren, Anna (David) Martin, Jacob (Shelby) Tucker, Aaron (Preslie) Tucker, Christina (Travis) Logsdon, Zachary (Sarah) Tucker, Carter Deray, Ryan Tucker, Lindsay Tucker, Britany (James) Benningfield, and Nathaniel Tucker, Great-Grandchildren, Ayla, Emberlynn, Madelynn, Espen, Trace, Paisley, Kinslee, Holden, Cecelia, Raylynn, Serenity, Hunter, Mason and Liam, Sister, Jean Thomas, and Brother, Robert "RJ" Tucker. Emmett also leaves behind to cherish his memory a host of Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Extended Family.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel. Entombment will be held on Tuesday at Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

Emmett's Favorite Line was "Ya'll Don't Need to Rush Off"!

In lieu of flowers donations in Emmett's Memory be made to Shirley's Way (10966 Dixie Highway, Louisville).