Larry Levon Tuck

October 31, 1952 ~ November 10, 2025 (age 73)

Mr. Larry Levon Tuck, age 73, of Sanford, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, November 10, 2025, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.

Born October 31, 1952, the fifth child of the late James O. and the late Sarah B. Worthy Tuck.

Larry joined Poplar Springs Church at an early age, where in his adult life he served faithfully as a Trustee.

After proudly graduating from Greenwood High School, Class of 1971, Larry continued his education and earned his associate’s degree from Sandhills Community College.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted life partner, Delois Frazier, of the home; his daughters, Shonda Tuck – Strickland (Donnie) of Siler City, Kimberly Tyson (Gary) of Sanford, and Pam Easterling (Samuel) of Sanford; his precious grandchildren, Ariyan Walden, Tyler Walden, Ashly Tyson, Carrington Tyson, Alexis Tyson, and K.J. Frazier.

He is also survived by his loving siblings Barbara Tuck-Lovell (Dr. Charles Lovell) of Portsmouth, VA; Fred Tuck (Katherine) and Frederick Tuck (Betty) both of Upper Marlboro, MD; William Tuck (Janice) of Winston-Salem, NC and Alice Swann (Reginald) of Fayetteville, NC, along with nieces, nephews, and a host of close family who loved him dearly.

Public Viewing

Sunday
November 16, 2025
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Knotts Funeral Home
719 Wall St.
Sanford, NC 27330

Funeral Service

Monday
November 17, 2025
12:00 PM
Poplar Springs AME Church
1261 Blackstone Rd.
Sanford, NC 27330

Burial

Poplar Springs AME Church Cemetery
1261 Blackstone Rd.
Sanford, NC 27330

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