Charles S. (Tuck) Green III passed away April 19, 2016, after struggling courageously with cancer for nearly 1–1/2 years.
During this period, he remained involved in professional activities, including his work as a docent at the University of North Carolina Acklund Museum of Art. In retirement, Tuck devoted much energy and time to the arts by presenting the collections, as only a former teach could, to thousands of high school, middle school and elementary school students – developing materials and presentations for almost 15 years. In addition, he devoted extensive time to the local United Nations Association in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area.
Tuck earned his Ph.D. in Sociology at Cornell University under the direction of William C. Whyte. He was an assistant/associate professor at the University of Virginia for seven years, where he taught, conducted research, presented papers and published articles in the areas of organization and social stratification. In 1976, he came to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he spent the next 26 years.
In 1976, he engaged in a long-term commitment to work in collaboration with other scholars to assist undergraduate students to simultaneously engage in sociological research and prepare themselves for pursuing careers with a Bachelor’s degree. This endeavor also led to close involvement with the undergraduate teaching programs of the American Sociological Association. Tuck was a major figure in this national movement.
Dr. Green was born in Manhattan, N.Y. on Feb. 28, 1936, to the late Dr. Charles Stanley Green, Jr. and Virginia Faxton Bremer Green.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Balfour Green at home; many cousins and devoted aunts and uncles.
A memorial service will be at a later date at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, NY.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to The University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center 101 Manning Dr. Chapel Hill, N.C., 27514.
Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com. Arrangements by Donaldson Funeral Home & Cremation.
