Coit Basil Tucker's Obituary
Coit Basil Tucker, 85, of Monroe passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Atrium Health Union. His funeral service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Benton’s Crossroads Baptist Church with Rev. John Green and Rev. Chris Baucom officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church sanctuary from 10 AM until 11 AM prior to the hour of service.
Mr. Tucker is survived by his wife, Flossie Chaney Tucker. Other survivors include son, Charles Tucker (Cindy) of Stallings and daughter, Ginger Lockwood (Bubby) of Charleston, SC, sister, Helen Braswell, of Gastonia, stepchildren, Lisa Summerlin (Tommy) of Wingate, Amy Benton (Lynn) of Unionville, and Ben Talbert (Cindi) of Marshville, eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and six nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his older brother, Earl Tucker.
He retired as a supervisor with Yale Norton and after retirement, he worked as a car salesman with F&T Motors.
Born November 10, 1938, in Anson County, NC, he was the son of the late C.B. Tucker and Sarah Allen Tucker. He started attending Benton’s Crossroads Baptist Church with his family when he was 7 years old. He joined the church and was baptized when he was 10 years old and has been a faithful member for 75 years. In recent years, he served as a greeter where he welcomed everyone with love and a smile.
Coit was a sweet, gentle soul. He loved everyone and prayed often for people by name. He led the prayer at every family function unless he just could not find the breath to do so, and then would appoint one of us to say it for him. It was an honor to be chosen.
Even though he had his own health problems, he was always more concerned about others. He was a firm believer in Jesus Christ, and he led by example.
He was generous to a fault. If he knew of anyone in need, he was always there to help when he could. He took pride in growing tomatoes in his garden every year. He had such a green thumb that he always had an overabundance. He loved sharing his harvest with everyone he knew. His family often humorously referred to it as his “tomato ministry.”
He always enjoyed good, clean humor and many times would make it a special point to call one of us to share the laugh. At one time, he even kept a notebook full of his favorite jokes. One of the best memories of him is the little grin he would have on his face when he said something funny.
He was a precious soul. Our lives are forever changed because of his love and kindness, and we will feel this loss until we are able to see him again.
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