Charles Albert Tuck

He was born on October 25, 1952 in Fort Pickett, Nottoway County VA to Carrel and Millie Tuck. He grew up on the family farm in Freeman, VA with his sister (Rose) raising hogs, growing tobacco, running tractor equipment, and tending gardens. He learned at a very young age the values of hard work, integrity, honesty, and providing for his family.

Charlie graduated from the University of Richmond in 1975, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration. He held several jobs early in his career, before he started his own company Tuck Management Group, Inc. He successfully ran his own company for over 30 years providing his expertise to various companies in human resources, labor consulting, hiring, training, and on-boarding associates. His compassion for others mixed with his ethics, dedication, passion, and intensity help build long lasting relationships and connections throughout his entire professional career.

Charlie was a man of God and a faithful follower and believer in Jesus Christ. He was a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church, although he had not been able to attend in person for a few years. His love for The Lord was the foundation of his life, guiding every step he took and every word he spoke. “Dad” was a devoted husband to the love of his life Carolyn, married for 48 years. Together they had three children, (Adam, David, and Lauren) and six grandchildren, (Garrett, Ethan, Dylan, Caroline, Bennett, and Haden). Dad was always so proud to talk about his kids and grandkids and enjoyed bragging about them with others.

Charlie loved to spend time with his family. He took them on family trips across the country, to the beach, family farm, to ball games, fishing trips, etc. He was an avid outdoorsman and always enjoyed watching the sun come up in the morning wherever he was especially in a tree stand, on his boat fishing, on the beach, or at home in TN with his family. He traveled for his work quite a bit, but really enjoyed spending Saturdays working and playing in the yard with his wife and kids, and taking his family to church every Sunday. He looked forward to seasons changing, watching the leaves turn colors, driving in the snow, and taking his family to look at Christmas “lightses”. He was an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan.

He enjoyed spending time with his many friends on trips hunting, camping, hiking or trips to FL going to ball games, deep sea fishing, and enjoying great fellowship with others.

Charlie also served as an assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scouts Troop 51 in Kingsport

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives he touched. We love you, Dad! We will see you soon.

He is preceded in death by his parents Carrel Barton Tuck and Mildred Royal Tuck and also by his father-in law James Isaac Hillman and mother-in-law Joyce Kilgore Hillman.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carolyn Hillman Tuck, son Adam (Suzanne), son David (Haley), daughter Lauren Frazier (Ethan), Grandchildren; Garrett, Ethan, Dylan, Caroline, Bennett, Haden; sister Rose Goodman (Bobby), niece Carrie Kinas (Josh); sister-in-law Trish Weaver, nieces Amber Vicars and Lindsay Calloway, brother-in-law Brian Hillman, and many special friends and family.

Pallbearers will be Adam Tuck, David Tuck, Ethan Frazier, Matt Buchman, Kaleb Gilbert, and Josh Johnson.

The family thanks NHC and Gentiva hospice for their compassion and care.

A life celebration will be held on Thursday November, 12th at 6:00pm at East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park in Kingsport, TN. A visitation will be held from 4:00pm – 6:00pm before the service. Graveside service will be held on Friday November 13th at East Lawn Memorial Park at11:00am for family and close friends.