William Gibbs Tucker

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• Also Known As: Bill

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William Tucker: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Austin American-Statesman (TX) - Saturday, January 30, 2010
Deceased Name: William Tucker

William Gibbs Tucker of Georgetown, Texas, has been called home by our heavenly father on January 27, 2010, at the age of 80. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia on June 12, 1929.

Anyone who ever met him appreciated his eloquence and humor. For those whose lives he touched, they knew him as a man of faith and family. His strong ethical values he taught by example.

He graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Civil Engineering after which, he served in the Army's Corp of Engineers. He had the privilege of serving our country in France during the post war reconstruction. Through this he found a love for traveling in Europe, which he added to his interests in reading, music and nature. As a family we have many special memories and will continue to cherish the stories he told of his life's adventures.

For 32 years he worked for J.A. Jones Construction Company from which he retired in 1993 as Vice President/Construction Manager. His work allowed us as a family to live in many places from California to Virginia. He never lost his fascination and appreciation for commercial construction and architecture.

During his retirement he became active in church through Bible study and serving as a Stephens Minister. Traveling continued to be a priority and pleasure. He was also involved with The Military Order of the World Wars.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gudrun Tucker; son, Karsten Tucker and wife Bel; daughter, Brenna Metz and husband Alex; daughter, Rebecca Glace and husband Chuck; and nine grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Sunday, January 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Ramsey Funeral Home in Georgetown. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Georgetown. A private interment will follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please give donations to Faith Lutheran Church, designating Building Fund, 4010 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX 78628; or Lighthouse Hospice, 2913 Williams Drive, Suite 320, Georgetown, TX 78628.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our Memorial Guestbook at www.ramseyfuneral.com

Arrangements by Ramsey Funeral Home and Crematorium, 5600 Williams Dr., Georgetown, Texas, 78633. 512-869-7775.

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Age at Death: 80

Lucius + Mary Delma Wilkes. Mary (daughter of Judge John Anderson Wilkes and Mattie Powell) was born on 10 Jul 1899 in Colquitt, Georgia, USA; died on 12 Dec 1977 in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA; was buried in Westview Cemetery, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1900, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1910, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1920, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA

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• Race: White
• Residence: 1870, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1880, District 275, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1900, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1910, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 6 Jan 1920, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA

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Judge John Wilkes Dead

A telegram was received in this city this afternoon at three o'clock, stating that Judge John A. Wilkes had died this morning at his home and that the funeral services would be held in Moultrie tomorrow morning at ten o'clock. Thomasville friends of Judge Wilkes will learn of this death with sincere sorrow. He was for several years Solicitor General of the Southern District and has many friends in all parts of South Georgia. He had been ill for some time with Bright's Disease.

From the History of Colquitt County:

John A. Wilkes, who has already been mentioned, as practicing here in 1895, was here in 1898 in the active practice as a member of the firm Hall and Wilkes. He was a very dangerous antagonist in a criminal case, being capable of devastating eloquence in crises. He knew how to pick a jury, and knew the Criminal Code of Georgia "by heart," a thing which, in itself, was frequently very inconvenient to his opponents. He commenced practice in the Southern Circuit as a member of the Nashville bar. His special delight was in spectacular coups, in some of which he would put to flight both opposing counsel and presiding judge, all to the intense delight of the populace, who would come out of the courthouse, saying to each other, "Old John A. jist knows more damned law than judge and solicitor general put together." He realized the ambition of his troubled youth, and attained the position of Solicitor General for the Southern District, which he held for four years, until his death, in both public and private life, he walked in a straight line, from his youth up.

Berrien County Pioneer, Sparks, GA x23 Jan 1891:

One of the most unexpected marriages of the season was that of Colonel John A. Wilkes of Adel, and Miss Mattie Powell, of Nashville, at 7 p.m. on the 14th instant. The happy event was consummated at the parsonage in Adel, by Rev. Jason Shirah.

The betrothal of the contracting parties had been kept such a profound secret that many would not believe it when told that it was a reality.

The groom is a promising young attorney of Adel, who has been favorably known in this section for a number of years, having come here from Montgomery County.

The bride is the eldest daughter of Judge T.W. Powell, a highly respected Baptist preacher, who was Ordinary of Berrien County at the time of his death, and although only fourteen years of age, has developed many admirable and womanly traits of character. She was doubly an orphan, both parents being dead. The fact had much to do with the early marriage.

We congratulate Col. Wilkes upon his auspicious entrance upon the Benedictine life, and trust that his future may be as smooth and as free from anxiety as the wooing and winning of his fair bride.

Excerpts from the Tifton Gazette:

x 25 Jun 1901: "Judge John A. Wilkes and Hon. W.S. Humphreys, of Moultrie, were in town on legal business yesterday."

x 4 Sept 1908: "While on his way home from Atlanta for a brief rest from his labors, someone stole Senator John Wilkes' shoes while he slept awaiting the train. From personal observation, we are prepared to say that the man who was ambitious enough to step into Senator Wilkes' shoes has a poor understanding of the Senator's vast duties."

x 9 Sept 1910: "Messrs. L.L. and George Wilkes and John Anderson left Monday for Moultrie in their automobile on business."

x 26 Jun 1914: "Mrs. John Wilkes arrived from Tampa, Fla. today and is the guest of Mrs. Willie Fayne Myers." Mattie Powell Wilkes' younger brother, James Harvey Powell, later lived in Tampa, Fla. Jim Powell was recovering from a bout of appendicitis.

x 3 Jul 1914: "Mrs. John Wilkes and Miss Irma Murrow spent Tuesday in Ty Ty, the guest of relatives." Mrs. John Wilkes is Mattie Powell Wilkes, dau. of Judge Thomas Wm Powell.

x 10 Sept 1915: "Mr. & Mrs. J.F. Bullock and son, Rufus, and Mr. J.M. Bullock are spending a few days at New Port Springs, as the guests of Mr. & Mrs. John A. Wilkes, who are camping there."

x 22 Dec 1915: "Box Supper Friday Evening. A very enjoyable affair was that at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John Wilkes, last Monday evening, the occasion being a 'box supper' for the benefit of Pleasant View Baptist Church, two miles north of Meigs, in Mitchell County. The young ladies of the neighborhood had prepared boxes, supposed to be filled with goodly eats and other things, so dear to the heart of the young man, such as photos, neck ties and then placed on sale at auction to the highest bidder, and it is needless to say that some of the boxes brought fancy prices, contents considered. A neat little sum was thus derived for the church benefit as well as much amusement and pleasure to those present. Mr. & Mrs. Wilkes proved equal to the occasion in entertaining the young folks who attended."

From the Daily Times-Enterprise:

x 18 Jul 1916: "In this issue of the Times-Enterprise appears the formal announcement of John A. Wilkes for the office of Solicitor General of the Southern Judicial Circuit. Mr. Wilkes has been in office for several years, and has made many friends throughout the circuit who read his announcement with pleasure. He has given his time and attention to the work and there can be no complaint on the score of attention to duty. He is a good fellow, a genial, interesting gentleman and one who is a splendid campaigner."

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LTC John W. Powell

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John Anderson Wilkes was born in Montgomery Co., GA 13 Jun 1861 to William L. Wilkes and Eliz. Sharpe. He married Mattie Powell 14 Jan 1891. She was the daughter of Judge Thomas William Powell of Nashville, GA.

Both the Wilkes and Powell families had roots in Robeson Co., North Carolina. Rev. Powell was the grandson of Nathan Powell of Lee Co., GA born 1784 in Duplin Co, NC and raised by his father, Douglas Powell, on South Ashpole Swamp, Robeson Co., NC. Wm L. Wilkes was born 1811 on Gum Swamp in Robeson Co., NC.

Judge Wilkes began his career in the courts of Nashville, Berrien Co., GA where his future father-in-law, Judge Thomas Wm Powell, was Judge, Court of Ordinary. At various times, Esq. Wilkes taught school in both Berrien and Colquitt Co.s, was tax receiver for Colquitt Co. (1898-1900), State Senator (1907-08), and served as Solicitor General for the Southern District from 1916 until his death in 1920.

From the Daily Times Enterprise, Thomasville, GA, x 23 Jul 1920, p. 5, col. 3:
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THE MONTGOMERY MONITOR, Mt. Vernon Georgia, Thursday July 29, 1920

Judge Wilkes Dies in Moultrie Montgomery county friends will be pained to learn of the death of Judge John A. Wilkes at his home in Moultrie last Friday, 23d inst., after a prolonged illness.

The funeral service was held from the Moultrie Methodist church Saturday morning, attended by the bar of that section of the state and citizens from a number of towns in Southwest Georgia.

Judge Wilkes was born and reared in Montgomery county, and many relatives and friends are proud of his record in public life. He began life as a poor country boy, but possessed of that inborn quality of which men are made, he reached the summit of model and successful manhood.

He was a nephew of Mrs. J. J. Fountain of this place and a half-brother of Messrs. M. L. Adams of Kibbee and J. W. Adams and Clarence Adams of Tarrytown, beside whom he leaves other relatives in Montgomery county.

Judge Wilkes was 59 years of age. He had served as judge of the county court of Colquitt county, in which he was elected by an overwhelming majority. He was a member of the State Senate 1909 - 10 and served with distinction. He leaves a wife and several children, besides another brother in Colquitt county.

John married Mattie Powell on 14 Jan 1891 in Georgia, USA. Mattie (daughter of Thomas William Powell and Living) was born on 6 Oct 1878 in Clinch, Georgia, USA; died on 1 Jul 1941 in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA; was buried in Westview Cemetery, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Race: White
• Name: Mattie Wilkes
• Residence: 1900, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1910, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1920, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1935, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA; Age: 63; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head

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• Also Known As: Pid
• Death Certificate No.: Certificate number: 19960-B.
• Race: White
• Residence: 1850, District 51, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1860, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1870, Bradford, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1880, Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1900, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1910, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA

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Died:
Age: 78

Jesse married Melissa D Peterson on 16 Jun 1861 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA. Melissa was born on 17 Sep 1846 in Georgia, USA; died on 10 Nov 1898 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Race: White
• Name: Malissa Adams
• Name: Melissa Wilkes
• Residence: 1870, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1880, District 51, Montgomery, Georgia, USA; Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Thomas + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]