Courtney was born on Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County, Illinois, to Sam Smith and Ollie Mae Tucker on March 14, 1965. He attended Lawrence North High School and married his high school sweetheart Felicia Tucker on August 26, 1988. After graduating high school, Courtney obtained an associate degree from ITT Technical School in electronics. He went on to serve in the United States Army for eight years during the Gulf War as a Helicopter Crew Chief. During his service he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. For over 20 years Courtney worked for Indianapolis Public Schools as a school dispatcher. Although Indianapolis, Indiana was Courtney’s home for many years he was always proud to be from East Saint Louis.
Courtney is preceded in death by his mother Ollie Mae Smith and Father Sam Henry Smith.
Courtney is survived by his wife of 33 years, Felicia Tucker; children, Courtney J. Tucker, Candace A. Odili (Daniel) and Alexus D. Tucker; granddaughter Kourtney J Tucker; and a host of family and friends.
Family viewing will be June 26, 2022, from 11:00am-12:00pm EST followed by a Celebration of Life Memorial Service from 12:00pm to 12:45pm EST and both will take place at Crown Hill Funeral Home.
The Family of Courtney wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all our family and friends for your care and concern. We would also like to acknowledge the dedicated health care staff at the Roudebush VA Medical Center and Heartland Hospice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crownhill.org for the Tucker family.
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