John Henry Tucker

John Henry Tucker, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 15, 2019, one day short of his 100th birthday. A longtime Kenner resident, he was the beloved husband of the late Rosemary Papalia Tucker, to whom he was married for 55 years until her death in 2001. He is survived by his sons, John Russell Tucker and Richard Logan Tucker, Sr. (Helene); three grandchildren, Richard Tucker, Jr. (Amanda), Ann Tucker, and Lindsey Scaife (Robbie); and two great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Logan Tucker. Born in Chicago IL, at a young age he moved with his family to Oklahoma City OK. He earned a degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma and a master’s degree in social work from Tulane University. During World War II he served as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. He served as Director of Disaster Relief for the American Red Cross in New Orleans for more than 35 years before his retirement in 1985. In the 1950’s, he and Rosemary owned and taught dancing at the John Rose Dance Studio in New Orleans. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM. A graveside service will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's memory to the American Red Cross, www.redcross.org.

To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com