"Our hearts go out to your family with much love. We are praying for comfort and peace for all of you. We were out of state visiting with our grandson in Memphis when we receive the sad and shocking news about Keith, and were sorry we could not attend the services. It was a joy to have been on the same coachng staff with Coach Tuck, he was always such a good guy! He will be sorely missed!"
In loving memory of
Doyle Keith Tuck, Jr.
July 26, 1961 - November 7, 2013
The collective heart of Dripping Springs, along with thousands of others across Texas, is broken by the loss of our dear friend, father, mentor and beloved coach, Keith Tuck. Coach Tuck passed away suddenly on November 7, 2013 at the age of 52. His untimely death has left our small town mourning as we try to imagine our lives without his smiling face at our school and sporting events, music venues and community functions.Doyle Keith Tuck, Jr., of Dripping Springs, TX, was loved and admired by all who knew him. His coaching career started in 1985 at Atascocita and took him to Humble, Cold Springs, Lake Travis, Dayton, and finally, Dripping Springs. He coached football, and began coaching softball at Lake Travis High School. Coach Tuck designed the softball fields at Lake Travis and Dayton.Coach Tuck was one of the most successful high school softball coaches in Texas. Among his many achievements as a high school softball coach, he was named Austin American Statesman Coach of the Year 2006 (All Centex Softball Team). He was also named 2013 Sectional Coach of the Year (for CO, LA, TX, OK, NM and ARK). He took 3 teams to UIL State Tournaments including Dripping Springs in 2011. Nine teams won District Championships under Coach Tucks leadership.Keith Tuck loved coaching! His greatest joy in coaching was having the pleasure of coaching his own children, and his greatest joy in his life was his family. He retired last year so that he could spend more time with them. Coach Tuck is survived by his loving wife Sandra, son Jeff, daughter Megan Campbell and husband Doug, and his pride and joy, grandson Max Campbell. He is also survived by sisters, Marjess Tovar and husband Phil of Smithville, Texas, Trisha Grabarkewitz and husband Teddy of Richland Springs, Texas, brother-in-law Johnny Rush and wife Virginia of Buna, Texas, sisters-in-law, Jo Lee Hukill and husband Freddie of Huntsville, Texas, and Ouisa Rush of Woodville, Texas. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Clark, Lauri, Sami and Teddy Grabarkewitz, Tricia Hubenak, Dana, Leslie and Jordan Tovar, Amanda, Melissa and Stephen Zeller, Bo, Clint, Tyler and B.J. Hukill, Stacey and John Rus, and numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews. Coach Tuck was preceded in death by his daughter Brittany, his mother and father Patty and Doyle Tuck, Sr. and his mother and father-in-law, Jodie and R.L. Rush.The outpour of love from former and current students across Texas has been overwhelming. So many have written on social media, or have conveyed to the family in other ways, their love and respect for Coach Tuck. Many have expressed that the impact he had on them was life changing, and will never be forgotten. He was a father figure to thousands of young men and women.Thank you, Coach Tuck, for your many years of selfless service to the young lives placed in your care. Thank you for your encouragement, words of wisdom, and bear hugs. Your legacy and stories of your life will live on through those who love you. Visitation for Keith will be Sunday, November 10th from 2-4 pm. First Baptist Church, Dripping Springs, 203 West Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, Texas.Services will be held on Monday, November 11th at Dripping Springs Tiger Stadium, Tiger Lane at Bell Springs Road. Viewing from 1-1:30 pm Service following at 2 pm. Burial following ceremony at Fall Creek Cemetery, Hwy 71 West, Spicewood, Texas.An account has been set up at Prosperity Bank for memorial contributions made in honor of Coach Tuck.
Tributes
"The Saucedo family would like to extend our condolences to the Doyle family. Keith was such a "Great Person": I know that he will be misses by all whose lives he touched. Becky and I will never forget riding Bastrop School Bus #25 with Keith and his sisters. I know that our brothers, Robert and Randy were in line to welcome Keith into heaven. Our love and prayers are with you.Connie and Becky Saucedo"
"I remember Coach Tuck so fondly from Dayton High School.When he would come in the library, it was like a calming presence arriving. He was a true gentleman, and I remember him talking about his family so much.My prayers are with you all."
"Sandra, Jeff, Megan, Doug and Max, Trisha, Teddy, Clark...I am so very sorry for your loss and my heart breaks with yours at the loss of a wonderful husband, daddy, poppa, brother, uncle and Coach! Thank you for embracing me and allowing me to be a part of your family...because of that I have so many wonderful memories of Coach..on and off the field. You all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers throughout the weeks and months to come...me and my family are here for you, and I hope we can give back even just a portion of what you all have given me.I love you!Mandi"
"Coach Tuck was a fixture to the local community. Our son benefited from his coaching of the Freshman team, the "Fish" that went on to make it to the third round of the playoffs. I remember once making a negative comment about the competition and my son corrected me with "Coach Tuck says you should respect the other guy." Our son has since gone on to a successful academic career at A I attribute a great deal of any success he may attain in the future to those early days on the gridiron under the leadership of Keith Tuck. He definitely leaves this world better than he found it, and we will miss him."
"To Sandra, Jeff and Megan:I am so sorry for your loss. Keith was a unique man and touched the lives of so many, He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies for your family"
"All you precious one, my heart goes out! What a joy knowing "Tuck" and being one of the many lucky ones having received numerous, sincere bear hugs. He will be so greatly missed; but having the wonderful memories; will, hopefully, bring strength and ease the pain day by day. My love and deepest sympathy to the Tuck Family! Lu"
"Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. Take comfort in knowing that our heavenly Creator will soon remove all pain, sorrow, and death forever! May this promise as recorded in Revelation 21:3,4 be of comfort as you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead. Philippians 4:13"
"Once again our family has lost someone amazing too soon! Keith will be so missed and loved always. All my love to all of you!"
"Coach Tuck we are gonna miss you. You were a great man and a great coach. You taught us so much in a short time. We will never forget what you did for all of us.... Our prayers and thoughts are with your family."
"I am so sorry for your loss. Psalms 55:22 says: throw your burden upon God and he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous to totter. Yes, God invite you to go to him for help because he love and care for you. So please go to him and see that he can and willing help you, in your time of need. I hope these facts bring you and your family some strength and comfort."
"Our hearts go out to your family. You are in our thoughts and we send much hugs and love your way. We love you dearly. With Love...."
"We want you to know that we are keeping you all close in our thoughts and prayers. We know your hearts hold deep sadness at the loss of Keith, may it also hold the blessings of the life you shared and the love that will always be a part of you. We are praying that God's hands of compassion and love will shine down upon you and give you strength during this time of sadness to a place of peace.We would like to be with you in person at this time, but know that we hold your friendship very close to our hearts and will always cherish the memories. A great BIG HUG to all. Our love to all and know that God will carry you through. He will be missed....With Deepest Sympathy, Roy and Barbara Kokemoor"
"Great coach and great guy! My prayers and condolences to the family."
"Even though I didn't know Keith personally, I do know the impact he had on MANY kids through coaching. His BIG Heart, Caring Ways, and un-ending Leadership will be remembered always. Thank you Keith for all you've shared with so many. Prayers and warm hugs to the family."
"Carmen and I are so sorry for your loss.keith was a great Coach but even a better person! My life is better because I got to know keith.keith was a mentor when I first started coaching softball. He had a special gift and was able to impact those in came in contact with him. Your life was not long enough but your impact will last for ever.Furthermore, I was able to coach Brittney in the Central Texas North vs South All star game-I remember how proud you were of her and how luck I was to have both of you on my team that evening. You will be missed-Rest in peace my friend"
"You were one of a kind! Your death has caused many of us great sadness and our hearts are breaking, but as I look towards the heavens I can see a yellow softball being thrown back and forth. And know Brit finally has her daddy catching for her again! We love and will miss you until we meet again my friend!"
"To the Tuck family:We are so sorry for your loss. Coach Tuck was a wonderful man who touched the lives of so many, and will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers."
"Tears of sadness on Earth but tears of joy in heaven. A softball game is already in the works on a field of dreams! And the Lord said, "Play Ball!""
"Coach Tuck was an amazing man who will be deeply missed. Everyone that knew him loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"TUCK, YOU WERE TRULY ONE OF THE GOOD ONES. WE WILL MISS YOU."
"The BEST coach ever!!!!!! you will be missed."
"We were so sorry to hear about Keith, He was such a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Coach Tuck was a great man, impacted many lives as a coach and mentor. I was a student of his at Humble and haven't seen him since but have thought of him often over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family."