Clay Branscome Tucker Obituary (1932 - 2020)

REVEREND DR. CLAY BRANSCOME TUCKER OAK RIDGE - Reverend Dr. Clay Branscome Tucker, 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2020, at his home in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, in the care of his family and hospice. He was born in Rockingham County, Stoneville, North Carolina on August 2, 1932. Clay was the youngest child of the late William and Bessie Tucker. He was preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters and was the last to go home. He leaves to cherish his memory his childhood sweetheart and wife of 70 years, Violet Nance Tucker; two daughters, Lorket (Jim) and Lenoir; one granddaughter, Markeshia and one grandson, Zachary. He attended Tennessee University for two years receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He owned his own business and later attended Duke University for three years receiving a Master's of Divinity Degree as Minister in the United Methodist Church. Clay served the United Methodist Church first in Rocky Mount, Virginia, second in Newport, later moving to Daleville, Forest and Chase City, Virginia. He left Chase City to join two other ministers and attended the University of England for two years. Clay obtained his PP and PhD degrees and became Chaplain serving business corporations. The Tuckers traveled all over the United States however called Houston, Texas home with their oldest daughter Lorket. He started baseball for children. The Tuckers left Florida returning to North Carolina twenty years ago to retire. In 1997, he started a Safety Firearms Class for concealed weapons for the state of North Carolina. His daughter, Lenoir was his partner and continues teaching the classes. Rev. Dr. Tucker worked as Chaplain at Oak Ridge Military Academy. He left the academy in 2015 after his last sermon on Mother's day of that year. He married his childhood sweetheart, Violet, on September 9, 1950. The greatest achievement in his life was the love and dedication he had for his wife and children which he shared until the end. There will be no formal service. Arrangements by Colonial Funeral Home in Madison.