W. Harold Tuck, Died June 29, 2018

W. Harold Tuck

Died June 29, 2018

NORTHPORT- Walter Harold Tuck, 88, of Northport and formerly of Farmington Hills and Novi, died Friday, June 29 at Northport Highlands with loved ones at his side.

Harold was born on Nov. 16, 1929 in Walled Lake, the son of Walter and Zetta (Bush) Tuck.  On May 23, 1953 he married Evelyn L. Nichols who preceded him in death in 1992. 

Harold grew up in Novi, and owned Novi Auto Parts with his brother Don and sister-in-law Skip . The business was founded by his father in 1925 and was one of the first businesses in Novi.  He served as an Army mechanic in Germany during the Korean War and got his Master Mechanic title after returning home.  Harold was a long-time member of the Multi-Lakes Sportsman Club.

He loved to fish, hunt, camp, snowmobile, and build or fix anything.  As a member of the Marine Prop-Riders Club, he built and raced a 145-class inboard hydroplane called the Thunderchicken.  Eve worked as time-keeper in the judges’ stand, and Mike was pit crew and later driver.

Hal was a car enthusiast, and NASCAR fan.  For the past 20 years Hal and Dee have divided their time with friends and family in Farmington Hills, MI and Ft. Myers, FL.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and partner.  Harold was a gentle, kind, and generous man and will be dearly missed.

Harold is survived by his daughter Patti Tuck; son Michael (Patty) Tuck, granddaughters Jennifer (Ayhan) Lain and Katelyn Tuck, great granddaughter Hannah Lain, sister-in-law Skip, and dearest partner Delores “Dee” Fordyce.

In addition to his wife, Harold was preceded in death by his brother Don.

A celebration of his life for family and friends will be held at a later date.

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