Larry Eastman Tuck Sr., age 85 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Tuck and Kathryn Austin Tuck; loving wife, Dorothy Jayne Elmore Tuck; and brother, Malcom Tuck. He is survived by his son, Larry Eastman Tuck, Jr. (Butch); brother Gerald Tuck; a host of cousin, nieces, and nephews.
Larry attended Inglenook Elementary; Phillips High School, and Howard College (Samford). He taught art at Mortimer Jordan and then worked for the city of Birmingham for 30 years.
Larry was a phenomenal artist. Painting portraits for loved ones and friends. Larry never charged a penny for any portrait. He said, "God gave me a talent and I should share it with the world."
We would like to send special thanks to the ICU at Grandview and especially the ICU at St. Vincent's. Thank you for your care and compassion.
Services will be Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Philadelphia Baptist Church, 3001 Pumphouse Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243, followed by a celebration of life at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Philadelphia Baptist Church.
