Rodney Lee Tucker, Memphis, TN 70, passed away after a long struggle with papillary carcinoma on November 19, 2015 in Memphis, TN. He was a "fighter" and fought hard in his battle with cancer. Rodney had been a "fighter" all his life serving four years in the service as a Radar Technician in the Navy. He was notoriously known for his passion for cooking and award-winning BBQ sauce. He also loved fishing, hunting, and playing with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his daughters Tracye Henderson and Stacye Tucker, and his seven loving grandchildren. Gone, yet not forgotten. Although we are apart, his spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts." the family will recieve friends from 5pm until 8pm, Monday, November 23, 2015, with funeral services at 10am, Tuesday, November 24, 2015, all at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd., Bartlett, TN 38133. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to the American Heart Association . Condolences may be shared online at www.memphisfuneralhome.net.
