Caney Edward Tucker

July 19, 2023

CHARLOTTE- Caney Edward (Ed) Tucker, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 25, 1946, in Charlotte to William Franklin Tucker, Jr. and Azilee Harkey Tucker.

Ed's civil engineering degree from NC State paved the way for his long-term career as a major force in Crowder Construction Company.  The construction world was so privileged to have had the wisdom, influence, knowledge, and caring creative man that was Ed Tucker.  He touched so many lives in so many ways and will be truly missed by all he encountered.

Ed is survived by his wife, Pamela P. Tucker; his children, Matthew Tucker, John Tucker, Hank Spencer, Holt S. Hanlon and twelve adoring grandchildren who really loved their “Dandaddy”! Also surviving are his brother, Bo Tucker and sisters, Millie Griffin, Joan McCulloch, and Jane Oglesby.

A private family graveside service will be held at Sardis Presbyterian Church.  The family will receive friends at 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Southminster Retirement Community, 8919 Park Road in the Embrace Health second floor living room.

The Tucker family would like to thank all the amazing Embrace Health staff at Southminster and the Carmel neighborhood caregivers. All of you will forever be in our hearts for caring so deeply for Ed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Ed to The Ivey Memory Wellness Day Center, 6030 Park South Drive, Charlotte NC 28210 or Via Health Partners, 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28226 or Construction Angels, 2436 North Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Arnold Edwards

    It is very sad to hear of the passing of one of my shark
    fishing buddies and classmate in the 1964 graduating class at East Meck HS. Ed (better known to us as Sam) was clearly the smartest in our class; but, he could fish with the best of them. The last time I saw Ed was at a visit to the CPA office when he was working for Crowder Construction. I know he had some health issues to navigate but I will always have very fond memories of Ed Tucker.

    Arnold Edwards

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  • Aidan Hanlon

    A brilliant, wise and gentle man. A role model for us all. Thank you for everything, we’ll never forget what you did for us.

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  • Terry Matthews

    Ed Tucker was one of the many reasons to love working at Crowder Construction Company. He is a wonderful individual - a brilliant mind who so easily broke down very complex situations. He was so easy to talk to and found humor in many of life's quandries. He is a good man that will forever be missed. Hugs and Love to the family to go along with the continued prayers for peace. Terry

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  • Parmie and Melba Blalock

    We are so sorry to hear about the death of Ed. Ed was a very fine gentleman and will be solely missed!! Our prayers are with the families.

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  • George Pressly

    One of my earliest memories was Easter with all of us with Gran and Pappy at the farm. The fishing contest, frog gigging and sleeping on the porch. Fast forward a couple of decades, Eddie met me at his Crowder offices and gave me construction advice. I miss seeing you all. Our thoughts are with you all. Love always, George and Rebecca

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