Michael Wayne Tuck

Michael Wayne Tuck obituary

Michael Wayne Tuck

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29

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford

1140 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, VA 24523

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29

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

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1140 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, VA 24523

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Michael Tuck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Michael Wayne Tuck, 61 of Bedford, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, April 12, 1964, a son of Linda Fielder Tuck of Bedford who survives and the late Richard Wayne Tuck. He was also preceded in death by his longtime companion, Terri Tuck.

He was owner/operator of Tuck Logging & Lumber and loved working on his farm. He enjoyed hunting birds, deer & turkey and fishing, especially on the Chesapeake Bay. He also enjoyed snow skiing and was a member of Morgans Baptist Church.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Brandon Tuck; brother, Richie Lee Tuck & wife, Cammie; sister, Penny Tuck Berger & husband, William; nephews, Travis & Austin Berger, Ryan & Landon Tuck; niece, Tamara Cabaniss; cousins, Kevin & Dale Tuck; aunts, Dorothy Payne (Wallace) & Laverne Tuck.

The family will receive friends beginning at 1 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford and a memorial service will follow at 2 PM in the chapel with Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating.

Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford

1140 West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike (Rt 221/460), Bedford, VA 24523-1803

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Upcoming Events

Aug

29

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford

1140 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, VA 24523

Send Flowers

Aug

29

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford

1140 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, VA 24523

Send Flowers