Alvin William Tucker Sr. 62 of 107 Herman Wise Road Newberry died Friday October 18 2013 at his residence. He was born on July 30 1951 in Laurens County a son of the late Willie Bell Walker. Alvin worked as a truck driver for the Charles K. Doolittle logging company for many years and will be remembered as a loving husband father grandfather brother and friend. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Brenda Tucker of the residence; daughter and son-in-law Kristy T. and Britt Worthy Jr. of Newberry; son Alvin William Tucker Jr. of Newberry; grandchildren Levi Tucker Amber Tucker Jarrett Worthy and Madelyn Worthy; great-grandchildren Miah Tucker Xavier Cameron and Ethan Tucker; sister Bessie Jean Stevenson of Joanna; and a brother Tom Walker of Ware Shoals. He was predeceased by a sister Mary Ann Kellett. Private family services for Alvin were held. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home of Newberry is assisting the family.