Tom Tuck

Tom Tuck

  Tom Tuck of Oracle, AZ, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the age of 73.

  Tom was born to parents H.A. and Dorothy Tuck on June 17, 1944 in Odessa, TX. He grew up as the second of four children. In 1965, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served honorably in the Vietnam War as a Senior Airman until his discharge in 1968. Tom resided in Phoenix, AZ upon his discharge from the United States Air Force.

  Tom graduated from Arizona State University in 1974 with a degree in Criminal Justice. He married Liz Harris in 1986 and became the father of Nikki Harris. In 2000, Tom and his beloved wife Liz chose the quirky, warm community of Oracle, AZ to build their dream home. Tom formed Tuck Home Services in 2001. His hobbies of woodworking and stained glass brought him much joy.

  Tom is survived by his loving wife, Liz; adoring daughter Nikki Grimes and husband Robert; caring sister, Gail Wolf; nephew Wayne Wolf and wife Terri; niece Kelly Sudderth and husband Chris; grandchildren Miles and Morgan Grimes; and grandnephew Matt Dozier.

  A memorial service will be held at the Triangle L Ranch in Oracle on Sunday, March 25 from 1-3 p.m. The family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support from the Oracle community, friends, and loved ones.

  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oracle Community Learning Garden (checks should be made payable to Creative Community Solutions, Inc., PO Box 5471, Oracle, AZ 85623).