Norman Ralph "Buddy" Tucker

Norman Ralph “Buddy” Tucker, 89, of Concord, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019. He was the husband of Shirley Wooldridge Tucker for 70 years. Born April 9, 1930 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Norman Henry Tucker and Annie Coleman Tucker and was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Stephanie Arleen Augis. Mr. Tucker was a retired professional Firefighter with the Lynchburg Fire Department, a member of the Pedlar Volunteer Fire Department, and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Fairview Christian Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Tucker is survived by two daughters, Teresa Sandifer and husband Keith and Donna Nash, all of Concord; one son, Danny Tucker and wife Darlene of Amherst; a sister, Doris Teeter of Richmond, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Fairview Christian Church, on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary Harvey officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of Teresa Sandifer. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Diane, Pam, and Patty from Hospice and the Appomattox Healthcares & Rehabilitation Center. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Men’s Fellowship Group of Fairview Christian Church.