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Robert Tucker Obituary

Dr. Robert Tucker died suddenly in a car accident Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay; two daughters, Christine and Elizabeth; three brothers and a sister, David, Michael, John and Mary; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Rob was born Jan. 6, 1942, in Richmond, Va., and grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1963 and then went on to Oxford University as a Marshall Scholar. After he received his M.D. from Harvard University, Bob spent much of his career at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine involved in cancer research. He came to Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina in 1995 as an associate professor in hematology/oncology. Bob especially loved working in community outreach at Lexington Community Cancer Center and most recently at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University in Elkin. He loved his patients as they did him. Bob was a devoted father and his family was most important to him. He was also a wonderful, loyal friend and a compassionate physician. His passions included sailing, music, dancing, seafood, singing, time with his family and life. We loved him very much and he will be missed by many. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Vogler & Sons Funeral Home in Clemmons. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative CareCenter of Winston-Salem, 1100-C S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Tucker

32 Entries

December 10, 2019

RIP, Bob

Edith Torrence

November 30, 2004

I was truly shocked when I learned of the passing of Dr. Tucker. He was my father's doctor for two years until his passing in 1999. Every time I took my father for his appointment, Dr. Tucker greeted me with a "hug". He was just as concerned with my well-being as he was my father's. He showed so much compassion. I've never met a more caring physician. He even made arrangements for my father to receive his chemo at home so that It would not be so difficult for me to get him back and forth. Words can't express how much Dr. Tucker meant to me. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers just as I know Dr. Tucker did for mine. God Bless You!

Pat Simmons

November 26, 2004

Dr. Tucker was my onocologist and my best friend. I had an appointment with him in Elkin only weeks before this tragic accident. He will be greatly missed by his patients and family. I only wish we could have had him with us on earth a little bit longer.

Heaven now has another angel in its flock.

Sincerely,

Pat Simmons

Richard Morris

November 19, 2004

Dr. Tucker was my wife's oncologist from June 1996 until her death on May 21, 2004. Dr. Tucker's genuine concern and compassion for both patient and family memebers was evident upon first meeting him. You have heard the expression "to know him is to love him" and that was Dr. Tucker. His limitless optimism and kindness encouraged the patients to be optimistic. Dr. Tucker was the most caring physician, who put his patients above everything else, even his own leisure time. He was available to his patients 24-hours a day, whether in Winston-Salem or out of state. When my wife was hospitalized for several weeks during the past year, Dr. Tucker visited daily. Although, he was not the admitting physician, he was available to be of any assistance. He always listened and wanted to know what was happening in the patients life. Dr. Tucker was with the family when my wife took her last breath. He traveled approximately 150 miles round trip to attend my wife's funeral service.

Thanks Dr. Tucker for the life you lived in service to others. The excellent care provided by you to Gloria ensured she had many, many, more years in her life. We all love you. May God's abundant love comfort and bless those that mourne the passing from this live. A very dear husband, father, brother, and friend. He was a blessing to all who knew him.

God Bless. Richard Morris (for Gloria Morris) Newton, NC

Donna Whitener

November 13, 2004

I met Dr. Tucker eight tears ago when my husband found out he had cancer. He also was my doctor and friend after my husband died and I developed breast cancer. He was the most compassionate and caring doctor I have ever met. You knew he cared for you. He will always be loved but never forgotten by me . With my deepest sympathy, Donna Whitener

Robyn Rogers

November 12, 2004

I met Dr. Tucker last Fall while my husband was a patient at WFU Medical Center. When he came into the room and gave my husband a glimmer of hope, we knew then that he was the doctor we needed. Dr. Tucker never gave up on trying to help Mark and for that my family is truly grateful. Even when we lost Mark in March of this year, Dr. Tucker called to apologize for not being able to do more. What a compassionate, caring man. May God comfort you with his strength and caring.

Erich Baumgartner

November 12, 2004

I would like to extend my sympathy to Mary Kay, Christine and Liz and all Bob's family and friends. He was an extradinary man, father, husband and doctor. He and you will be in my prayers.

Maggie Dailey

November 10, 2004

Knowing Bob Tucker was a gift. He was a caring, supportive, joyful friend, colleague and mentor, who gave of himself unconditionally. He cared deeply for his family and his patients. He told me many times how much he loved being a father. I met Bob just last year when I was recruiting cancer patients for a study of mindfulness based stress reduction. He shared my passion for mindfulness meditation and continually encouraged me to promote its use in medicine. I am very grateful to have known him. My very deepest wishes for Bob's family that you find comfort and peace in your loving memories.

Bob Kyle

November 10, 2004

On behalf of the Association of Marshall Scholars, I wanted to express my sympathy for the passing of Mr. Tucker. Although I did not know him personally, I know the calibre of person he must have been because of his status as a Marshall Scholar. He was one of the first persons chosen for the Scholarship, which put him in an elite group. More important, he devoted his life to medicine and the treatment of others, a quality of service and generosity that is in the finest traditions of the Marshall Plan - and its namesake, the Marshall Scholarship.

I expect he spoke longingly about his time at Oxford, as so many Marshall Scholars do. The breadth of his passions, from music to sailing, also exemplifies the kind of broad-based person he was - and the kind of person very often drawn to Oxford.

He lived a very full and rich life, surrounded by family. We can ask for nothing more.

My Warmest Sympathies,

Bob Kyle

President, The Association of Marshall Scholars

Cherie Daniels

November 10, 2004

I cannot begin to express the emptiness in mine and my familes heart with the loss of Dr Tucker. I only met Dr Tucker last year when my mother was admitted to Baptist. He had been my mother's doctor for approximately 8 years. I wish that I had had the honor of knowing Dr Tucker for the many years that the rest of my family had known him. He was truly a remarkable man in so many ways. I remember my father calling Dr Tucker from the hospital late one evening when he was concerned about my mom. Within 30 minutes, Dr Tucker was walking towards us. I knew at that moment, even though I lived 300 miles away from my mom and family that I could not have asked for a better Doctor to be caring for my mother. I truly believe that Dr Tucker was especially picked by God to be a Healer through him. My mother, Gloria as well as the rest of my family truly loved Dr Tucker. I want to thank you all for sharing your husband, and dad with his patients and especially with my family. Through your sharing, my family was able to share and spend additional years with my mother. My mother, Gloria Morris passed away this past May, but Doctor Tucker was with us that evening before my mother's passing doing one last thing to comfort my mom. Dr Tucker then took out the time in his busy schedule to drive all the way to Newton, NC to come to my mother's funeral services to be with us. We had the honor of Dr. Tucker sitting with us as part of our family. You see, we loved him and felt as if he was a part of our family also! Doctor Tucker was the most compassionate man and Doctor I have ever known, he took the time to write us a letter about what my mom and family meant to him and how much he had learned from others and that he would truly miss us. I have kept that letter and shared it so many times. I take it out often and I still cry when I read it and then I cannot help but smile, because I realize how blessed my mother and Doctor Tucker were to have known each other. No words can ever take away the pain that you are feeling now, but I pray that in time all the wonderful memories that have been shared with you will bring a smile to your face and comfort in your heart during this painful time. Doctor Tucker was such a blessing and loved by so many of his patients and their families. He will truly be missed.

Melanie Tibbs

November 9, 2004

I would like to express my sincere sympathy to Dr. Tucker's family. Dr. Tucker was my mother (Gloria Morris) doctor for 8 years until her passing in May 2004. He was such a blessing to my mom and my entire family. I have never known a doctor who had so much love and compassion for his patients and their entire family. I would just like to thank you his family for sharing him with us. He touched our lives in a way we will never forget. He was one in a million!!! My prayers are with each and every one of you during this most difficult time in your life.

Charlotte Hummer

November 9, 2004

I was one of the patients that was truly blessed by having Dr. Tucker as my doctor. His compasion for not just me but EVERYONE of his patients is unparelled! He truly loved each one of his patients and gave hope to each one when they felt that was none! He will be missed not only by each of his patients but all who ever knew him. His trust in a devine being~God~is rarely seen in the field of medicine today. He often told me, "God healed you through me", which I believe is true.

I want to thank his family for sharing him with us. I know that you had to give up a lot of "family time" for him to be with his patients~you will be blessed for this. Thank you and may God bless each of you in this time of grief.

Sharon Ward

November 8, 2004

Dr Tucker was a kind and compassionate doctor who always had a big smile and hug for his patients. He will always be remembered and I feel fortunate to have known him. He made all of his patients feel like they were his very favorite, a special gift he had. Words just can't convey the loss I feel and I wish to let his family and friends know that they are in my prayers. I am so grateful for the wonderful care he gave me during my battle with cancer. I will always remember him and miss him.

Staci Leonard

November 8, 2004

I am a student at UNC-CH, but I volunteered at the Lexington Cancer Center in the spring of 2003. Dr Tucker let me "shadow" him, ask a ton of questions and recently wrote a letter of recommendation for my nursing school application. I know he was busy, but he never acted like it was an inconvenience to help me. Dr Tucker treated his patients with a level of compassion that made a lasting impression on me and I could tell that his patients really loved him. He will definitely be missed.

My deepest sympathy to his family,

carolyn poore

November 8, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the Tucker family. I pray their many precious memories will comfort them during this painful time. Dr.Tucker was such a blessing to my sister Gloria Morris and her entire family during her battle of many years with cancer. I am so grateful to his family for sharing him with so many people to be an instrument of God in bringing hope, and encouragement. His compassion for his patients as well as their families was truly a gift and I am so thankful for his touch on my familes life.

Michelle Canfield

November 8, 2004

The members of the NC NAPNAP Chapter were sorry to hear of the loss of your husband - Mary Kay you and your family are in our prayers.

Mary Davis

November 8, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Dr. Tucker's family and friends. I have been honored and blessed to be a patient of his for the last seven years. The caring, understanding and knowledge that he brought to his patients can not be matched. He will truly be missed by many. May God bless his soul.

Beth Harper Briglia

November 8, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this difficult time. I remember Bob well and I know that he will be sorely missed. I know that he touched many in his time with us and his legacy will live though them forever.

Love,

Beth, Michael, Katie, Ryan and Andrew Briglia

Sarah Davis

November 8, 2004

My heart goes out to all family, friends, and patients of Dr. Tucker. His death is a loss that is truly hard to understand. Bob was an amazing gift to us in many ways. Not only was he a wonderful and caring physician, he showed those same values outside of the medical practice. I got to know Bob when he joined the Hospice volunteer group working with grieving children and adults. His committment to healing went beyond his patients and embraced families dealing with losses of loved ones. I am grateful to have known him and hope that the Love and Faith from all the people whose lives Bob touched will comfort and heal his loved ones as he comforted and healed others.

Cathy Deal

November 8, 2004

I met Dr.Tucker several years ago when he came to Hickory to speak to a group of breast cancer patients~He spoke to us about his cancer research and options concerning our own treatments~After the meeting,we ate and talked about all sorts of things~He was a wonderful person,he had a zest for life which gave all of us women so much hope~He truly LOVED what he did and wanted to make a difference in this world~He DID make a difference to so many!!!May God be with his family

Dennis Cavanaugh

November 8, 2004

I share the loss and the sadness with Dr. Tucker's family. I was a patient of his for the last three years. I know firsthand of his caring and dedication to his patients. All that knew him should feel blessed for he was truly a blessing to me.

Julie Morris

November 8, 2004

My prayers are with you as the family. I am an employee of Hospice and Palliative CareCenter of W-S, and we have been very blessed by Dr. Tucker's care and compassion. I wanted to express my respect for all that he did for his patients and for the mission of our agency.

Teresa Ball

November 8, 2004

I was so shocked when I read about Dr. Tucker's accident in the paper. What a tragedy and certainly a great loss for the Cancer Centers.

My roommate and myself met Dr. Tucker in June when my roommate was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. When he came in the room for the first time I knew right off that he was going to be a very compassionate doctor and friend. I mean, how many doctor's do you know this day and time that "HUG" you?

I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers and my roommates prayers are with you and your family.

Teresa S.Ball and Cathy Buchanan

Pfafftown, NC

Frances Key

November 7, 2004

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Dr. Tucker's family. He was a wonderful doctor. I had only met him a short time ago but he made me feel as if I had known him much longer. I had carried my Father to see him about his Anemia . I was very worried that it might be lukemia.Dr. Tucker assured me only 6 days ago that he did not have lukemia. I will be forever grateful to him for taking such loving care of my father. He was such a compasionate Dr. He will be sorely missed in the Hemotology and Oncology Office in Elkin. Love and Prayers to all of you.

DOT SHIRLEY

November 7, 2004

I have known Dr. Tucker only two months. He is my mother's Oncologist and in this short time he has bent over backwards to make her as comfortable as possible. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

Jodi Scruggs

November 7, 2004

My uncle Benny was a patient of Dr. Tucker. He and my aunt respected Dr. Tucker very much and we all appreciated the care he provided to uncle Benny.

I hope thoughts of the care he gave to others help you in this difficult time.

Carol Moretz

November 7, 2004

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family of this great and caring brother in Christ Jesus Our Lord. As the former Executive Director of Cancer Services in Davidson County, he was most assuredly adored by cancer patients in this area. He was the most caring, compassionate, and loving physician I have ever known. May the perfect peace of God Our Father embrace and comfort his family. In Prayer, Carol

Linda Burkhart

November 7, 2004

Dr. Tucker was my mom's oncologist when she had lymphoma brain cancer. I will never forget his compassion and kindness to my mom and our entire family. He came to her home to visit her twice when she was too sick to come to him. He was the only doctor who gave her hope when everyone else gave up. He was the kindest person whom I have ever encountered and his death is such a tragedy and loss to everyone. May God Bless his family!

Kaye Blackwelder

November 7, 2004

This is with a heavy heart and deep sympathy that I write this. I met Dr. Tucker when he first came to Lexington and was my Mother's doctor in November 1995. He was a godsend for my whole family during the three months before she lost her battle to cancer; and I will be forever grateful for the genuine concern and strength he gave to her and to us. He was the most compassionate doctor I have ever met. His love of life was evident in his practice of medicine and I feel very fortunate to have met such a wonderful person. I would like to extend my prayers to his family and to thank you for sharing him with all of us that benefited from his great compassion. May God give you the strength you need in the loss of your husband, father, brother and friend. He will be missed tremendously.

With Deepest Sympathy

Lisa Marshall

November 7, 2004

I want to express my deepest sympathy to Dr. Tucker's family and friends. He will be missed by many especially the patients who thought of him not only as their physician, but as a friend. I worked for the Cancer Center in Winston for 2 years and came to know Dr. Tucker as a caring and compassionate man. Even though he most times had a quiet presence about himself, he was not hesitant to speak up and stand his ground when it came to his patients. He will surely be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have crossed his path....

Sallyanne Harper

November 7, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Kay, Christine & Liz and all of Bob's family and friends at this time. There are not words adequate to a loss such as this. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

Love,

Sallyanne Harper and Francis J. Nathans

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