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Coy Tuck Obituary
He was born in Pittsylvania County, Va., July 28, 1937, the son of the late Lloyd Jackson Tuck and Nellie Rawlings Tuck Tijerina. He was employed by Allied Chemical B plant, Crane Tech, Crane M.I.T., Foley Materials and Handling.
Coy also owned Roaring 20's, Blackwells, Tuck's Tavern, Tucks Red Barn, Tucks Quik Stop and the concessions at Virginia Motorsports Park, Dinwiddie, in its beginning. He also operated the Anchor Point Marina and store in Hopewell. Coy was a member of the Hopewell Moose Lodge, American Legion, V.F.W. and he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was also a member of First Baptist Church of Hopewell and also held church on Sunday mornings at the Hopewell Convalescent Center for years.
Coy is survived by his wife, Delilah Lou Tuck; two sons, James S. Tuck and wife, Elaine, of Hopewell, and Coy M. Tuck and wife, Sharon, of Canon City, Colo.; three daughters, Donna T. Poole and husband, Ronnie, of Chester, Va., Ronda M. Tuck of Prince George, Va., and Kelly A. Tuck of Canon City, Colo.; two sisters, Nancy Lee Bland of Hopewell and Brenda J. Tucker of Chesapeake, Va.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.
A memorial service followed by the family receiving friends will take place at First Baptist Church, Hopewell, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Memorial contributions may be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 843042, Richmond, VA 23284, in memory of Coy.
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Your smile will be missed....
Kimberly Cole
March 9, 2012
I was so saddened to hear of Coy's passing! He was full of life and will always remember the many times be belted, "You are my Sunshine". He always made you smile...My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with Lou and family...My God Bless.
Amy M. Albert
March 3, 2012
Lou, James, Donna, Michelle, & extended loved ones,
I was so saddened to hear of Coy's passing.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I will always remember him as a sweet, fun man to be around as a kid. He always made me feel welcome.
God bless you all!
In loving sympathy.
Amy McQuage Albert
Cindy Gaulding Blackwell
February 29, 2012
Lou, I am so sorry to hear... I loved him dearly and he always made me laugh. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by all. Love ya lots, Cindy
marian novak
February 28, 2012
lou, nancy, brenda and all of Coy's loved one
coy was a special "one of a kind" i have fond memories of our familes together. love u rip
Your cousin (tenny) marian west novak
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February 25, 2012
Lou and Family, We were so sorry to learn of Coy's passing. We think of you often and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Patricia Beville Beltz and Georgia Beville.
Cynthia Bennett
February 24, 2012
Lou and family ,I am so sorry to hear of Coy's passing .I will always remember you both for your friendship and smiles .Heaven is a brighter because of Coy's smile .God hold you close and give you the peace that passes understanding.Cynthia
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