Jeffrey F. Tucker, 63, of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 12, 1962 to the late George and Ruby Tucker.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary “Melissa” Tucker; brother, Timothy Lee Tucker and sister, Rita Jane Tucker.

Mr. Tucker earned his associate degree in business administration from Forsyth Tech. Jeffrey worked as an Assembly Line Worker at Raleigh Lions Clinic for many years. During his career he received Employee of the Year Award and was a member of the Raleigh Elite Lions Club.

Jeffrey was a longtime member of Longview Baptist Church. He was an avid bowler who was a member of the Raleigh Outlaws and Blind Bowlers Association. Jeffrey served as the Treasurer for the Carolina Bowling Alliance for many years as well. Mr. Tucker also played Beep Ball on the Raleigh Rockets.

Mr. Tucker is survived by his sister-in-law, Celeste Tucker; niece, Angela Joyce Long (Terry); nephews, Timothy Paul Tucker and James Wilson Tucker; special friends, Ginger, Lisa and Rick as well as numerous other friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Longview Baptist Church, 2308 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604. Rev. Weston Henderson will officiate.

The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 1:00 P.M.

The Committal Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery, 1232 Mountain View Church Rd., Hamptonville, NC 27020.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jeffery’s name to Longview Baptist Church, 2308 N. New Hope Road., Raleigh, NC 27604 or Raleigh Blind Bowlers Association, 761-103 Bishop's Park Dr., Raleigh, NC 27605.

The family would like to thank Perry Creek Rehabilitation Center and the staff at WakeMed for the care they provided to Mr. Tucker