Time has stood still for many years. People change just like the seasons. One thing that hasn’t changed, is knowing how much you’re missed. If only you were here now. My children miss you so much, as do I. So much has happened, and it still seems like yesterday. I wonder if things were different, what that would be like today. No one person has ever filled your shoes, and with that said there will NEVER be a better father figure and grandfather than you. Some things you certainly take for granted in our earthly lifestyles. Thank you for showing me to be a better person and showing me how to keep believing in myself. My children are who they are because of you! You would be proud of them, and their work ethics. I miss you more than words can ever express. You would be thrilled to meet little Emma, as she’s a blessed spitfire of joy, but I know that you see all. Much love, and thinking of you always. Thank you! Thank you for absolutely everything! Keep watching over us, and until then. ❤️🙏🏼

Brandy Mashae 
Tyler
Andrew
Aiden 
& Emma Grace 

.I will never forget our time together. Merry Christmas
 Love Carolyn

Life separated us but anytime I seen u it was like u never left u always had something great to share or advice to give

Miss you mike you are the best love you Michelle

Missing you every day. Happy Thanksgiving Mike. I am thankful for having you in my life. You made me a better person

Don't know why you are still with me? Carol

I have had a lot of friend in my past name Mike. But you are the only true friend name Mike in my past and forever. Love,Your, Carol

Miss you so much. Thank you for everything. Love,Carolyn, Michelle and Timmy. You will always be with us.

Mom and I love to share conversation and remembrances of you and all that you mean to us and others!  

Happy Father's Day Mike - you definitely are one that taught many through your wonderful example of being Mike!  I thank you Mike!

Mike, I can not seem to get you out of my thoughts. I think of you every day and wish I could talk to you one more time. I know now I need to let say I love you and not hold back my feelings to the ones who are my life. Thank you Mike. I love you, Carolyn

Over the years we called each other on our Birthday. I can't call you but, I still wish you a Happy Birthday. Miss you so much. I am sending you one candle that will never go out. 
Love
Carolyn

Happy Easter Mike. I miss you today and always. Carolyn

Mike.  Everytime I would see Dennis Cash he would talk about you. I guess now you and Dennis can talk about old times and cars. He was taken from his family far to soon also.     Miss you

Well Mike I have often wondered if you left this world a lonely man but today i met a lady that told me you didnt and I was so glad to hear that.You was light in alot of peoples eyes and deserved the best so to that special lady that was there for you,I thank you Suzane and Mike will never leave the people he loved

"I know you want to leave me - But I refuse to let you go - Ain't too proud
to beg Sweet Darling!"  

Hugs always!  Suzanne

Mike it's Michelle just wanted to say Happy Valentines day. I love and miss you
everyday.

You will always be in my thoughts and my heart. Memories of our time together wil never leave me. 
Carolyn

It has been a little over a year and still really hard to understand why good people have to die.  Someday in Heaven we will understand. Jesus came into the world to give us hope.  Because of His death and resurrection we know that this life is not all there is-as hard as it is for each of us to understand.  Ahead of us is the hope of Heaven. Trust in God. There is a poem in the January 25th entry before this entry that surely would be Mike reminding us that life goes on.  Live your life.  It is all good. We will be with Mike again.

Mike
I miss coming by the shop to talk with you. I will never let go of our memories.
Love you. Carolyn

Missing you everyday. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. You were the greatest man on earth, and your kindness & generosity would go out to everyone you knew. Know-one will ever fill your shoes or forget you. It's hard to believe tomorrow will have been a year. You touched so many lives, especially mine, and you are loved and missed by so many; and it will be that way, till the end of our time. I love and miss you!

Family Friend Poems:
 
It's been almost a year,
It doesn't feel like it's been that long.
And it still hurts,
but he's now where he belongs.
No matter what happens,
he'll always be loved.
Until the day I die,
and I join him up above.
He's up there somewhere with God,
He's in his rightful place.
And even though I want him back,
It's a tragedy I have to face.
Sometimes at night,
I cry myself to sleep.
But through the year of darkness,
the depression I'll have to defeat.
His love,
is what keeps me hanging on.
Love is a strong word,
Because it's kept me alive this long.
But there is one more thing,
that I have to say.
My dad's love will go on and on,
and he's in my heart to stay.

Looking back over these past years we are reminded time and again of the love and giving that so describes Mike's very being the fifty nine years he was with us.  Life on this Earth continues, but the love we have for Mike will be with us through Eternity.
There is a version of the Prayer of St. Francis that guidelines Mike's life.  It goes as follows:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
It is all good.
Your loving sisters,

There are no words to describe how much you are missed! I had to find a new route to work the tears are still abundant. Thinking of you today my friend!
K.

Mike. I want to wish you a Happy New even though I know you are celebrating with the highest. God bless you.
Miss you, Carolyn

Wish i could stop by the shop and tell u merry chistmas and have you tell me some of your words of wisdom miss u but will never forget you

Mike just wanted to say I didn't forget you on christmas thanks to you we had wounderful christmas when we were growing up. Thank you and love you always michelle

I know you had the best Christmas ever, in heaven with Jesus, celebrating his birthday. We Lub you Pop! This new year, will not be the same without you, and it's hard to believe for us come January 5th, will have been a year. We have missed you so much, but we pray that you surround each of us every day, in a special way. I hope you're our Guardian Angel, still guiding us through our path of life, just as you help guide us, here on earth. We love and miss you pop! 

John 14:1-4

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”

And with that said, one day, we will all be together again.  WE LOVE YOU!

Tyler, Andrew, & Aiden

Dearest Mike -

Merry Christmas - I know the angels in heaven are singing with you and my Father!

Mike always heard the songs and felt our love.  He will always be close beside each of us.  It is hard not to shed tears. We share tears of sorrow, tears of love, and tears of joy. Mike is spending Christmas with Jesus and all our loved ones who went before him, helping set a place for us. 
     Time helps ease the sorrow. Take a moment from your list of things to do and listen to your heart.  You will find Mike right there with you.  You will find him in the stillness-untouched memories of happy treasured times. Love built us a lifetime of memories to cherish. Mike is forever a song in our hearts and souls. We are never ever the same.
Always,
Your sisters

We had no idea Micheal had passed. He was our neighbor for a few years at Lake Monticello, Palmyra. Micheal was probably the best neighbor anyone could ask for. Busy working hard, like us all, Mike was always helpful and friendly.
He told us something about salesmen that we will never forget. He said: You know how you can tell if a salesman is telling you a lie? answer: If his mouth is moving! We will always remember that. He saved me from burning the woods down behind our house one day. A good neighbor watches out for his neighbor, Mike was that... a great neighbor and friend. We really missed him when he left. 
He frequently talked about his five sisters and shared stories about being the only boy.

God bless you Mike. Sending our sympathy to his family, friends and love ones.

Dan, Pam and Caleb Vickers

I am thankful today and everyday that I had you in my life. I will never forget you and you are now and always be in my thoughts, my dreams and forever in my heart. Love you always, Carolyn

We are thankful today and feel blessed beyond measure to have had James Michael Tucker as our brother. Mike will always be with us. The love within us grows ever stronger. Mike gave the world the best he had-standing head and shoulders above the crowd. He made time, cared deeply, remained faithful, celebrated successes, provided space, spoke the truth, forgave faults, laughed easily...the list goes on forever. Mike taught us to thank God for what we have.  He let us know it was impossible to be grateful and hopeless at the same time. Mike will always be with us...just in a new special way. Our Lord gave us such a blessing in Mike. 
Never more than a thought and prayer away...our love for you never ends.         
Your sisters,

Pop,
If you are listening say a prayer for us every day.
Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way.
We know when God called you, you had to go,
But we want you to know Papa, we miss you and love you so.

There is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you. I know that you were with me during me graduation, smiling. I know you see and are with Andrew and I, and are proud of Andrew's work in the Electricity Program, he spoke of getting in so often. I know each day your watch over us, and are our Angel. We miss you so much. Aiden has grown so much, and Momma shows him pictures of you all the time. He now says, "Papa" when she points to them of you. We love and miss you Pop!! Thank you for everything, and most of all, thank you for our guidance, as you were the best Grandfather ever! No one will ever take your place, or fulfill the shoes you had. We each hope to follow in your footsteps with the love, guidance, and faith you taught us. Missing you every day! Hope your Bowling a 300 score in heaven:)
Colossians 2:5  
“For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.”


Tyler
Andrew
and Aiden too!

mike drove by the building the other day and thought of you tears coming down my face you know you are very missed and you are still in our hearts.

We are blessed every day in more than a thousand ways. When you lose someone precious, no one really knows all that you feel. When you least expect it, something-a bit of music, a familiar scent, a body movement...brings a memory to mind.  In that moment you know that a link remains, the life you loved goes on forever.  I read an anonymous writing that could have been named the "Wisdom of Mike". The "Wisdom" said to forgive those who might hurt you; walk softly when you are angry-invoke your sense of humor; uphold your beliefs-don't shy away from what is right; keep hope in your pocket-it will guide you day by day-take it out when it is needed-when it is near, you will find a way; remember friends and family of which you are a precious part; love deeply and love truly-give freely from your heart; the world is far from perfect- there is always conflict and strife, but you can make a difference by how you live your life. Everything you do makes an everlasting impact on someone. In those memories you find peace.  Mike was such a witness to others. It is not the years in your life, but the life in your years. Ten months and you are so missed but always with us.

Dearest Mike -

Our times together were so special!
You made certain of this!

Suzanne

Life is not the way it is supposed to be. Mike always said, "It is what it is." It's the way it is-the way you cope with it is what makes the difference. Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makes you sigh.  It is not only found in the arms of your loved ones, but in the caress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight, and the gentle brush of cool air on a hot day. These are the sighs of God. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it was coming, or are too rigid to depart from their routine. Life has a way of accelerating as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises to ourselves gets longer. Seize the moment. Keep an open mind. Take the time to stop and listen; hear the music before the song is over. You will be surprised at what you hear. Cherish family and friends. Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Two of the most important men in my life - know how much you are loved, missed and honored - suzanne

Well Mike, Timmy just turned 40. You came into my life 38 years ago and started myself,Timmy and Michelle in the right path to a strong happy life.. Thank you and we will always keep you in our thoughts and our hearts. Thank you my friend. Carolyn

I would have thought i would leave this world b4 you. A man as strong and great as you nothing could take but i never thought about god he called on you one of the worlds best men to come join him so i beieve he needed some help . You will always be near and i will see you again .

Dearest Mike -

When my Father shared these words with me - "God loves a man like Mike!"

And "God loves a man like my Dad!"  

My love and honor will forever shine for you Michael and my loving Father!

Eight months have passed.  It is still so very difficult. So much has happened so fast.  Even though our hearts are heavy, they are so very full of precious memories. There's a song that goes-"Up in the attic, down on my knees, life times of boxes, timeless to me. Letters and photographs yellowed with years, some bringing laughter, some bringing tears..."  Mike was a living witness in his everyday life-willing to reach out to meet the needs of others with loving compassion.  He didn't even realize it was taking place. That was just Michael. He was such a light. No heartache or sadness is beyond God's understanding or compassion. The peace of God guards our hearts and our minds. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1st Corinthians) Our faith is in God. He offers us hope. He blesses us with the energy to get through each day.  Friends and family keep each other strong.  We are not forsaken. Our love never ends.

I miss you too you are a great role model. love you michlle

You know I am thinking of you. Miss you my friend. Carolyn

Mike, I remember when you would sing to the songs on the radio while we were riding around. You had a beautiful voice. And you would call me bright eyes.. the song Turn around bright eyes will always be close to my heart because of you. You will always be in my thoughts. Miss you, Carolyn

Mike, I will never have a friend like like you again. Miss you 
Carolyn

What fireworks there must be in Heaven today! Fireworks light up our nightime sky just as you lit up our lives. We continue to celebrate your life, Michael. Each of us carry happiness in our hearts from having you as our brother, our friend, our comrad. Loving and missing you always.
                       Your sisters

On the 16th of January - 
I wrote of the beautiful times we shared
The words on paper are a glimpse
of the smiles, laughter we exchanged
with one another.  When you became weak
physically - your love, faith and prayers remain strong.  My father said "God loves a man like Mike!"

Hey Mike, I know you are in a beautiful peaceful place. I am so thankful for the time we had together. I will see you again. Miss you my friend
 Love ya
Carolyn

Sometimes the circumstances and challenges we face in life almost destroy us. Trust God through the tears.  There are things we don't want to happen, but have to accept; things we don't want to know, but have to learn; and people we cannot live without, but have to let go. Keep us loving, prodding, forgiving...help us remember wherever we walk He walks with us. He is in us at a deeper level than our minds can comprehend. He is always present to lift us up and wipe away our tears. God cares. Strengthen us to know what is important. The eyes of our hearts feel hope, love, and grace. Heaven is the story that never ends. A sunset on Earth is a sunrise in Heaven.

Dearest Mike,
Life goes on but nothing is the same.  Summer is here and thoughts of you make our hearts ache.  We miss you so - your smile, your laugh, your jokes, your words of encouragement always, your concern for everyone you came into contact with and your willingness to help in any way possible.  We couldn't have asked for a better friend, brother, and Uncle.  People always say time will make our hearts heal but that is not so.  We will always cherish our times with you and will love you always.

Dearest Mike - 
        Happy Happy 60th Birthday Guy! I so miss you and am thankful for the times we celebrated and shared!  I continue to celebrate you!

Happy 60th Birthday to an unfading light in our lives.  Memories of your laughter, your wisdom, and your thoughtfulness fill out hearts daily.  Missing and loving 
you always, especially today on your birthday.

Mike, we talked to your sisters at the shop today, found out it was your birthday.  Your work ethic was strong. It seems to run through your whole family. Passing by the shop each day, it's just a habit to look to see if the gates are open. We remember. We grieve. That arm was always up. You were always in good spirits, always upbeat, always positive. Your life should be a model for us all.  You were always there to help do what was needed to be done.  Never once a complaint. Always putting yourself last. You always paid attention and found time to share your expertise. You had our back. We offer gratitude.  We celebrate you today, Tucker.

Happy Birthday to the man we thought of as a daddy. You were the reason we had great Birthdays and christmases.

Happy Birthday, Mike.  Today would have been your sixtieth birthday.  What a glorious celebration must be going on in Heaven!  You are surrounded by a chorus of Angels.  Our hearts too are singing this morning although the pain of your loss is very real.  We don't have to see you to know you are with us.  You remain always happiness we carry inside.  Reminiscing childhood memories and grown-up dreams have brought healing to our hearts.  We miss your hand to hold, your words, your sense of humor, your smile, your gentle heart, your hugs...Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "It is not the length, but the depth."  Today we celebrate a life well lived.  We have pride in the legacy you left us.  A beautiful soul is never forgotten.  We will love you always.  We will see you again. It is all good.

Love never ends.  Our love for you crosses the boundary between this life and the life to come.  Prayers, friends, our faith,and knowing that we will see you again hold us up . Mike, you were such a witness of love and grace. Your day's tasks were a ministry to others. You gave thanks for blessings great and small.  We are all so thankful you were our brother. You are surely missed but never ever forgotten. You left such footprints.

Mike, it has only been a few months and it is still so hard.  You are so missed. You are everywhere I look-in every thought and in every prayer.  Lindsey walks with you now. You both lived such lives of love, kindness, and gentleness amd generosity. You only thought about other people. You were such a blessing to our family. I know the two of you are looking down on us from above. God's treasures are so much greater than any we have on this Earth. We love you so very much.

Oh Mike, I was just watching the awards show and James Taylor performed. Reminded me of the times we were together. I miss you so much. Carolyn

Hi Mike, Just want you to know that I went by you shop the other day just to say hi. Miss you so much.
Carolyn

The world was a better place because of Mike and thanks be to God for his life and the time everyone enjoyed with him.  May he rest in peace.

Hello Mike. Another wonderful person has joined you. Lee's dad Willie was called home on Friday Feb. 25th. Now we have another very special person in heaven. Love and miss you. You will always be in my heart. Carolyn

Your light shines so brightly, Michael.  In everything we do, everything we touch, everyone we talk to, the songs we hear, in every little thing you are with us.  You are never more than a thought away, always in our hearts and in our souls. We love you and miss you more than words could ever say.  Dianne

You had no idea what impact you had in my life.You laid the stepping stones for me to walk on as I go threw life.Thank you so much.You will forever be with me.

You are always on my thoughts and dreams Miss you so much.

Carolyn

My Dear Brother Mike,
It has been a month now and everyone misses you so much.  Peace be with you always and my love forever.

I want to say thank you to a person that made me realize that even when life disables you with problems, you still do the right thing! I miss you Mike!

Every so often you meet an extraordinary person who truly makes the world a better place, Mike you were that person! Thank you!!

Mike just wanted to let you know that I am still thinking about you, You was so good to us and I will never forget it. Love Michelle

My dearest friend Mike -

     Through your diligence
          you taught us patience
     Through your heart
          you taught us to be gentle
     Through your love for family
          you reminded us to always
          be there for one another

     Two words
          "Thank You!"

     What a dear dear friend
          "Yes Sir"

     What a dear dear friend
     
     And what a Humble Servant!

I was in Lynchburg today and found out that Mike Tucker had passed away. I am truly in shock, my heart goes out to your family. Mike was a wonderful man that always had something positive to say. I know there is a celebration going on in heaven! Till we meet again!!

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Tucker family. I have been out of town and just found out that Michael went home to be with the Lord. I have been a customer for many years, I am so proud to have known Michael.

Why is it so hard to let go? You are missed so very much, but not forgotten. It's been really hard. However; we want you to know we have learned so much from you! It must give you great satisfaction to have fulfilled your mission on earth by walking in His footsteps and teaching each of us to live the right way. You gave us all strength, guidance, and shared great words of wisdom. No one could ever be more proud to have had such a wonderful influence in their lives. You brought everyone so much joy and fulfillment. I know you are watching over us. We love you so much and you will forever remain in our hearts everyday! Thank you for everything you ever taught us, (and did for us)! Everyone should be just like you!! You’re simplest acts of kindness, always putting everyone before yourself, and the thoughtfulness you always shared.  With that said, we thank you for every single moment as it will be cherished forever!!!

Rest in Peace as its all good…

“It's all good”

We Lub

Dearest Mike

I read a quote that said "Positive anything is better than negative nothing."  This is not necessarily true in the battery business - is it...

You were always there to share your wisdom - you and i so loved traveling to West Virginia every Saturday for you to bowl...

Mike - I am so proud of you!  I have the score cards of many perfect 300 games! Your strength and desire to bowl was phenomenal!  

Mike - what a fine gentle man you are!
I could go on and on.  Your demeanor and your tenderness towards all people made me proud to be the woman on your arm.  I felt and feel so honored to have shared so much with you!  

and hey you know I still love you!
hugs to you today and always - 
suzanne

Good Morning Mike, Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and miss knowing I can stop by the shop and talk to you. I know you are doing so much better and not sick anymore but, I still wish you were here. You always put everyone before yourself. Now you come first. Miss you, Carolyn

I had the honor of getting to know Mike through many years of interesting phone conversations from  bowling, cars, family and politics that eventually led to auto parts!  Those stories told the character of a loving and giving person I know will be deeply missed.  Although I never met Mike in person, I considered him to be much more than a customer, but a friend as well. Prayers are with you; may the peace of God which surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds.

Mike just wanted to let you know that i'm sorry I wasn't at your funeral but it was hard for me to see you laying there and to see them put you in the ground would have been very hard for me to see.And I love you very much and I will see you one day still helpng out where needed. Thank you again for being there for me when I was growing up. I never got cold or hungry becase of you and I will never forget that or you. Michelle

OBITUARY

James Mike Michael Tucker

May 5, 1951 – January 5, 2011

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

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