William Walter Tucker

WILLIAM WALTER TUCKER, lovingly known as “Pepsi”, was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on February 22, 1939. He and his sister Yvonne Pearl. Tucker was raised by their parents, the late William Michael Tucker and Naomi Elizabeth (Brown) Tucker. He departed this life on May 7, 2025, at 7:15 a.m. at Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Pepsi received his early education in Altoona, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he attended Frederick Douglass High School, graduating in 1957. After high school he joined the U.S. Army followed by joining the Army Reserves. Pepsi was given My Sunday Missal to follow church masses while stationed in Alaska. He attended St. Matthews Church in Baltimore, Maryland and a catholic church in Ocean Pines, Maryland. He was Honorably Discharged and chose to further his education by attending Baltimore City Community College, University of Maryland and University College Prince George’s County receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. After service in the Army, Pepsi worked in many professions before landing a job with Western Electric (AT&T), from which he retired after a long career. Pepsi had many interests. He enjoyed hunting and taking his boat out in the water to crab and fish. He loved driving and had a passion for muscle cars and drove a few in his younger years. Pepsi was very supportive with his kids and grandkids sports activities. He loved football and shared his passion of the game with his children and grandsons. Most importantly, he enjoyed traveling with his family and good friends, the Koonce’s and McIntyre’s. His favorite destination was the beach!!! On February 25, 1961, he married the love of his life Patricia Ann Forbes. From their union, they had three children: Michael Tucker (Valerie) of Joppa Town, Maryland, Cathleen and Steven Tucker of Owings Mills, Maryland. Other family members include six grandchildren, Tiffani, Tierra, Bria, Steven, Jr., Morgan and Sean: ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Yvonne Pearl Tucker. Shortly after sunrise on Wednesday May 7, 2025, at 7:15 a.m., the sun set for the last time for William Walter Tucker, a.k.a. Pepsi, Daddy Dear, Dad, Poppy, and Pop-Pop. We love you and miss you dearly!

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William Walter Tucker

February 22, 1939 - May 7, 2025