Richard Lee Rucker

Mr. Richard Lee Rucker, 76, of S. Tusten Street, Elberton, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019, at his residence. He was twice married, first for 33 years to the late Gail Thomason Rucker and second for 20 years to Bridget Waters Rucker, who survives.

Mr. Rucker was born in Elberton on May 4, 1943, son of the late James Willis Rucker and Reba Yeargin Rucker. Richard was a 1962 graduate of Elbert County High School and furthered his education at North Georgia Technical College. He was co-owner/operator of Rucker Trucking Company. Mr. Rucker was a member of the Elberton Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a Deacon, was a member of Philomathea Masonic Lodge 25, and a former member of the Elberton Country Club. Richard served on the Elbert County Board of Commissioners for 8 years. He was an avid pilot, enjoyed dancing, and motorcycling.

Survivors include his wife, Bridget; children and their spouses: Sonya and Jim Hulme of Elberton, Rodney and Jennifer Rucker of Simpsonville, SC, and Russ and Samantha Rucker of Elberton; grandchildren: Parker and Cassie Hulme, Rachel Hulme, Abigail Rucker, Aidan Rucker, Rilee Rucker, Samuel Rucker, and Roslynn Rucker; siblings: Frances and Herman Guest of Carlton, Bobby and Foye Rucker of Elberton, and Phyllis Brooks of Elberton; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Tom Rucker, Billy Rucker, and Doris Rucker.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Friday, December 27, at 2 o’clock at First United Methodist Church of Elberton with the Rev. Jim McCollough officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

The family is at the residence of Sonya and Jim Hulme, 122 Wildwood Drive, Elberton, and will receive friends at First United Methodist Church of Elberton from 12:00-1:30p.m. prior to the service on Friday.

Contributions may be made in his memory to Mercy Ministries at Elberton Pentecostal Holiness Church or to T.J. & Friends Foundation.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Richard Lee Rucker.