Dale Forest Tucker, age 72, of Vilas passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Glenbridge Health & Rehab.

Dale was born November 23, 1949, in Patuxent River, Maryland. A son of the late Robert Forrest Tucker and Ruth Louise Shoppart Tucker.

Dale grew up in Key West, Florida where his father was stationed in the Navy and then moved with his family to Casselberry, Florida. After serving in the Navy as an Air Traffic Controller, he and his wife, Lori, moved to Boone in 1989 where they opened a frame shop. It was here that his love of the mountains sparked his love for photography. His talent and passion for sharing the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains won him numerous awards but more importantly, reminded people about the real beauty that surrounds us everyday and to appreciate it through his photos. He was a gentle, kind, and loving soul and will be missed by everyone that knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Lori Ann Tucker of Vilas; one sister, Sharon Louise Tucker.

In addition to his father and mother he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank Shoppart; and his grandmother, Golda Mae Shoppart.

A date for a celebration will be arranged at a later date.

In lieu of flowers his family would prefer donations to Medi-Home Hospice 400 Shawdowline Drive Suite 102 Boone, NC 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Tucker family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.