Philip Hancock Tucker

Philip Hancock Tucker, 57 of Little Rock, passed from this world on May 4, 2014. He was born May 17, 1956 in Little Rock, the son of Sterling and Ann Tucker. Philip attended Culver Military Academy and Sewanee Academy during his high school years. He graduated from Central High School in Little Rock and attended Southern Methodist University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. An avid skydiver, his friends nicknamed him "Swoop". Philip fondly remembered his fellow skydivers as his band of brothers. He will be remembered for his quick wit, spontaneous humor and loving presence. Philip will be missed in so many ways; he was truly loved by family and friends. Philip is survived by his mother, Ann Tucker; his brother, Sterling Tucker Jr.; his sister-in-law, Leah Tucker; his nephew, Sterling Tucker III; his niece, Kathryn Tucker and his cousin, Kathy Wells. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014 in Christ Episcopal Church. Memorials in his name can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelufuneralhome.com.