William Randolph Tucker

William Randolph “Randy” Tucker, 87, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Randy, a longtime resident of Charlotte, was a religious philosopher, entrepreneur and one of the “Founding Fathers” of cable television. He also served in the Merchant Marines.

Randy is predeceased by a brother, Charles Tucker. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marjorie; their six children, Cindy Fleming, Toby Tucker, Bill Tucker, Susan Wimmer, Emily Andress and Mary Tucker; grandchildren, Chris Fleming, Scott Fleming, Torrey Womble, Caryn Womble Schwarze, Will Tucker, Becky Tucker, Harrison Tucker, Lauren Andress and Matt Andress. He is also survived by his three great-grandchildren, Charles Schwarze, William (Liam) Kidd and Hanna Womble; a sister, Jane Mitchell and nephew Tucker Mitchell.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 26 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at McEwen Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Randy’s honor to Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org/donate.

Online condolences may be left at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com

Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel, Charlotte, NC.