Robert Andrew Tucker, 42, affectionately known as Bobby, passed away early Tuesday morning in Matagorda, Texas. He was born August 14, 1971 in Phoenix Arizona to Robert and Deborah Tucker. He grew up full of life as the oldest of 3 children and he is known to have heroically saved his sister from a near drowning. He raced BMX and loved Nascar racing. Bobby never met a stranger. He easily made friends with his energy, laugh and smile. Bobby settled in South Texas as he loved being near the water. He was owner operator of Coastal Cutters. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and coaching Karley's softball team with the Bay City Girls Softball Association. All of the softball girls adored him because he was known to be a kid himself. He was always excited when friends and relatives visited because he enjoyed showing them the sights and sounds of the area where he quickly fell in love in South Texas. Bobby is survived by his four children Caila, Taylor, Faith and Paris; His parents, Robert and Deborah, sister Dawna, brother Carey, and many friends that considered him family. A celebration of Bobby's life will begin at 7:00 PM Friday, August 15, 2014 on the veranda at Poco Playa in Matagorda.