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Nicholson Tucker Obituary
August 13, 1933 - July 24, 2017
Myrtle Beach
Nicholson Unger Tucker, 83, of Myrtle Beach, SC, died Monday, July 24, 2017.
Nick was born August 13, 1933, raised in Charleston, SC, the son of Richard Dabney Tucker and Dorothy Hemphill Tucker. He graduated from Carlisle Military School and in 1958 earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina. He was a mortgage banker and land developer in Myrtle Beach, SC. Nick was the President of Atlantis Construction Company and was on the Board of Directors of Camden Military Academy. He was a member of the Carolina Yacht Club and St. Cecilia.
Nick was happiest in a duck blind, with friends of equal interests, in freezing rain, fog, and a faithful Golden Retriever at his side. His years living at Limerick Plantation where duck hunting was paramount, with dove hunting, fishing and maintaining his rice fields filling the hours, made his home a hunter's paradise. When business took him up the coast, he was quick to find new happy hunting grounds and mixed them into his business world. His life-long dream of learning to fly was realized then and he could wing his way wherever he needed to go whenever he wanted. We will hope he is winging his way upward now to a life of peace and rest.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Elizabeth Smith Tucker; three children, Nicholson Unger Tucker, Jr. (Karen), Elizabeth Smith Tucker and Dorothy Courtenay Tucker and three grandchildren, Eleanor Sargent Tucker, Helene Alexander Tucker and Charlotte Hemphill Tucker. Nicholson was preceded in death by a son, Richard Hemphill Tucker.
Burial, at a later date, will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com.
Memorial donations may be made to Pompion Hill Chapel Foundation, 64 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. (843)766-1365.
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Anna Blythe
July 29, 2017
He's joined his brothers, my friends Dabney and Frank. I am thinking of his family especially Liz.
HORACE CURRY
July 28, 2017
NICK WAS MY PARTNER , WE BUILT SEVERAL HUNDRED APARTMENTS. HE WAS HONEST,DEPENDABLE AND BLACK AND WHITE HE WILL BE MISSED BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS
July 28, 2017
I'm so so sorry! Nick used to sit right next to us at the coastal baseball games. He wore a coastal hat with a good luck feather on it. We loved him dearly!!!
He was a big fan our our Son. I think of him so often and now he and Mike can talk baseball once again! He reminded me of my own father. He will truly be missed.
He would give his shirt off his back to help someone. Coastal would probably not have that great batting area if not for Tuck!
Love you always
Hollie Connolly
July 28, 2017
Neltie S Linker with sympathy,
fond memories
Joni Buckley
July 27, 2017
We are so sorry to learn of Nick's passing. Prayers and sympathies to his family and friends.
Mary Stalvey
July 27, 2017
Just wanted Elizabeth to know how sorry I am for her loss. I hope that you can find solace in shared memories.
Lisa Safford
July 27, 2017
So many great memories of your Dad. One stands out, flying for the first time in a little plane with Steve and Richard. Love to you all.
July 27, 2017
So many great memories of our friendship through business, hunting, fishing and long talks. My best to all the family and my prayers are with you.
Ted Girardeau
Aiken, SC
Bobby linker
July 27, 2017
To all of the family, my thoughts and prayers to you. Nick will be dearly missed. Bobby Linker
Lori Nagumo
July 27, 2017
Courtenay, My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. May you all take comfort knowing he is at peace. Sincerely, Lori Nagumo(Vic's cousin)
Don Terrell
July 26, 2017
Nick was a great friend & companion for many years. We will all miss him!
Alison Ward
July 26, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Kim Swink
July 26, 2017
We are so sorry to learn of Nicks passing. He was always so nice to us & will remember his kindness. Fly high Nick, you earned another set of wings. Love , Johnny & Kim Swink (Polkville, NC)
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