Dorman Jerome Tucker, age 62, from Wolfe City passed away at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville. He was born to Dorman Harding and Doris Dean Slater Tucker in Paris, Texas October 8, 1958.
Jerome went to work for the Ennis Tag and Label Wolfe City Plant part time when he was still in high school. He enjoyed the work so much that he changed his dream of being an ag teacher at a high school and decided to stay at Tag for 44 years.
He was an avid outdoorsman who loved every aspect of agriculture, but he enjoyed cooking as much as the outdoors. Jerome was always the life of the party. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He really enjoyed reading and learning about his family’s heritage, but most of all he was known as a loving dad, brother, uncle and friend.
Jerome graduated from Wolfe City High School and attended East Texas State University studying Agricultural Education.
He is survived by his son Cody Jerome Tucker of Wolfe City, sister Becky Echols of Cooper, nieces and nephews Charlotte Garner and husband Jason, Elizabeth Echols and husband Jody Maxwell, and Matthew Echols and wife Abbey. He is also survived by 4 great-nieces and great-nephews: Corbin Garner, Emerson Garner, Ellie Mae Echols and Evangeline Pearl Echols. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
There will be a graveside service celebrating the life of Jerome conducted by longtime family friend, Johnny Dodson at 3:00 P. M. Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City. There will be no formal visitation, but feel free to come by Owens to sign the book.
So very sadden to hear about Jerome. He was a few years behind me at Wolfe City H.S. but in a small school we are all family. His dad was the long-time Ag Teacher and FFA sponsor at WCHS. My sincere sympathies to Becky and all the family.
Jerome was always a cut up, he was a good man and friend and will be missed taken to soon.
Jerome will be missed by all that knew him. Knowing Jerome since he was three years old, I always enjoyed visiting with Jerome and his father. His dad was a tremendous mentor and Jerome was always close by. Although we live a away from Wolfe City when we’re in town, Jerome seemed excited to share how he and Becky were doing. We would visit as if we had spoken two weeks ago but in reality it could have been five years. Any time we met I could always feel a strong bond. It is hard to say farewell. Will look forward to seeing Jerome again in “Heaven”. Our deepest sympathy to Cody, Becky and all the family.
So sorry for your loss!! We used to go by and visit when I would come to Wolfe city. I didn’t know about this until today when Ronald left me a message.