Rev. Kenneth Tucker

Rev. Kenneth Edward Tucker, 86, of Seagrove, passed away May 18, 2024, at Randolph Health in Asheboro, NC.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Friday May 24, 2024, at Union Grove Baptist Church where he was a member, with the Dr. Ron Chaney officiating. Burial will follow at Whynot Cemetery with military honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

Rev. Tucker, known to most as Kenneth, was born September 10, 1937, in Guilford County, NC., and was the second child born to the late William Carson and Julia Linda Austin Tucker. He was raised in High Point, NC., graduating from Allen Jay High School before the family moved to the AR Tucker homeplace in Seagrove, NC., in 1954.

Before being called into the ministry he had worked several jobs and was proud to have served in the United States Army.

After surrendering the call to ministry, he graduated from Campbell University, Fruitland Bible Institute and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was former pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Asheboro, Druid Hills Baptist Church in Danville, VA, and served as interim pastor of several churches. He was a minister of Education at Huldah Baptist Church and was active member of Union Grove Baptist church and devoted his life to serving the Lord and in many missions that helped others.

Kenneth was a man of great faith, integrity, and determination. He ministered to others and in all ways showed the love of Christ. He was uncompromising in the truth of the gospel, walked daily with his Lord and epitomized the hope we have in our faith. He was a humble and generous man, devoted to many charitable causes that benefitted others, and he never failed to give glory and praise to his heavenly father. He once prayed at a friend’s funeral, “Having fought the good fight, having stayed the course, and having kept the faith, may God grant you the crown of life, that does not fade away.” How appropriate that he now wears the same crown.

Kenneth left a lasting mark on many in so many ways, and he will be greatly missed here on this earth but one day, those in Christ will be reunited.

In addition to his parents Kenneth was preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law Linda and Harold Sexton.

Survivors include brothers, Rev. C. Wayne Tucker (Elgie) of Archdale, W. Douglas Tucker (Kay) of Chattanooga TN, sister Joanie Tucker Shaw (Milford) of Denton, several nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends he claimed as family.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Union Grove Baptist Church to further his ministry in honor of his mission work.

His family wishes to Thank everyone that has stood by Kenneth and the family during this time and welcomes your expressions of sympathy or stories you may want to share about how Kenneth impacted your life. Those may be shared in the "Share a Memory' on the left side of his webpage.

For services that will be livestreamed family and friends may watch on Kenneth's webpage in the "Events" section under "Funeral Service."