Elbert "Mr. T." Tucker

Elbert “Mr. T” Tucker Elbert Tucker was born on October 6, 1929 in Haywood County Tennessee, the second child of Jester and Lee Bell Tucker. Soon after his birth, Elbert was sent to live with his grandmother who also lived in Tennessee, in order to receive adequate care that his mother could not provide. Reportedly, his grandmother was told that he was unfit for school and he remained at home until his grandmother’s death. After his grandmother’s death, Elbert was sent to live with his mother in Washington, DC. His mother was unable to care for him and he was placed in Forest Haven where he lived for 34 years. Elbert was removed from Forest Haven and was sent to live on the Body of Christ Farm in 1982. He was later transferred to a foster home where he lived with Ms. Rosetta Miller and her family. He was happy in his new home but placement only lasted until June 2006 when Ms. Miller suffered a heart attack and passed away. Elbert was then moved to another foster home as an emergency placement. He did not live there long due to allegations of neglect. On September 28, 2006, Elbert was placed in the care of St. John’s Community Services. Elbert moved in the five other gentlemen in the Chesapeake House. Here he found not only a home, but friendship, love and care. The gentlemen of Chesapeake House soon became inseparable. Elbert assisted his new family in any way possible. He tried to be the eyes for those who were visually impaired. While living at Chesapeake House, Elbert was briefly reunited with his sister until her passing in April 2008. While attending her funeral he had the opportunity to meet other family members. In February 2009, the gentlemen decided to move into apartments and requested to live in close proximity of each other. Elbert chose David Dyson as his roommate and they lived together until Elbert’s passing on March 12, 2011. Elbert was very happy person and enjoyed life. He will be missed by all who knew him, from friends to support staff at home and Iona Senior Center. He lived a full life and made many memories with all of us. He is survived by his housemates and family: David Dyson, Carl Gregory Everette, Carlton Washington, Marvin Johnson and William Stewart.

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Elbert "Mr. T." Tucker

October 6, 1929 - March 12, 2011