He was born on June 23, 1964 and was the son of Vada Miller Brooks of Hinton and the late Forrest Rucker, Sr.
John attended Turner Ashby High School and was a truck driver for most of his life. He was a member of the Harrisonburg Eagles and Harrisonburg Moose. He enjoyed watching war movies, hunting and was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Shauna Weaver of Harrisonburg; a granddaughter, Juniper Weaver of Harrisonburg; a sister, Holly M. Cleaver and husband, Dee, of Timberville; a brother, Paul Warren Rucker of Hinton; and a nephew, Jonathan Rucker of Hinton.
Honoring his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services.
