Judy Wingate Tucker passed away on Tuesday July 6, 2010 after a brave fight with her illness. Judy was born in Charlotte February 1, 1942. She was a long time resident of Denver NC. Judy was preceded in death by Sherman Tucker, Husband and Best Friend, her Mother & Father, Ruby and Harry Wingate Sr., brother, Jerry and her best traveling buddy, BJ Currie. Judy enjoyed a long career in motorsports. She began in the early 70s at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Most recently she worked with the PR/Media Relations as a freelance employee with various tracks across the country including, Daytona, Charlotte, Bristol, Martinsville, Darlington, Rockingham, Atlanta, Texas, Talladega, Homestead and Las Vegas. During Judy’s career she worked with Pro Sports Inc and Blue Max Racing. She was a member of the Blue Max “Winston Cup Champion Team” in 1989 [#27-Rusty Wallace]. Judy was a lifetime member of National Motorsports Press Association and was awarded the esteemed Joe Littlejohn Award. In her spare time, she enjoyed volunteering at East Lincoln Ministries, “The Closet”.
Judy is survived by her brother, Harry “Sonny” Wingate, her uncle Ed” Buddy” Honeycutt, nieces and nephews, Kim, Amy, Mark, Trina and Lesa. Memorials can be made to East Lincoln Ministries, 4278 Catawba Burris Rd, Denver NC 28037. Funeral Services will be held Friday July 9, 2010 2pm at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the Church. Arrangements by Forest Lawn West Funeral and Cremation Service.(7-8-2010)
