James Smith Tucker, Jr.

James Smith Tucker, Jr., 77, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Stephanie Boll Tucker, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 13, 2025. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street.

James was born June 14, 1947 in Smyth County, Virginia, son of James Smith Tucker Sr. and Cora Roe Tucker. 

Along with his wife, James (Jim) is survived by his son, James Smith Tucker III; daughter, Courtney Tucker Bath; and grandchildren; Dallas Tucker, James Smith Tucker IV, Rylee Cora Bath, Clifford Wallace Bath IV, and McKinley Mae Bath. 

Jim Tucker, PharmD had a long and distinguished career as a pharmacist. Dr. Tuckers career included being on the pharmacy faculty of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Director of Pharmacy of Roper Hospital, hospital pharmacist at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper Hospital, and MUSC Children's Hospital. Dr Tucker also started Roper Home Health and oversaw the growth of the services for several years. He additionally was a surveyor for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations for 5 years. 

While a student at Augusta College Jim played forward on the colleges basketball team. Team members returned over the last several years for an annual reunion which Jim thoroughly enjoyed. He was an avid golfer. Growing up in Augusta, GA, he worked several years while in college on The Masters film crew which allowed him to play the course following the tournament multiple times. This was an accomplishment he loved to share with his golfing buddies. 

Jim was a loving husband, a devoted father to his children, and a proud grandparent 

Memorials may be made to Service Ministry at St Matthew's Lutheran Church.