Ronald "Ron" Eugune Rucker, 83, of Tallahassee, Florida passed away on November 27, 2020 at the Big Bend Hospice House after a brief 3 day stay. His health had been declining over the past few years since his wife of 56 years, Jean A. Rucker, passed in August 2017.
He was born in Arlington, Indiana on July 28, 1937 to Clyde and Frances Rucker (both deceased). He married Jean (Hull) Rucker on September 2, 1960. He served as a teacher and coach in Frankfort, Indiana until his retirement, at which time they relocated to Tallahassee, Florida to be near their daughter.
He is survived by 3 children: Phillip J. Rucker (54) of Daphne, Alabama; Tina M. Rucker (52) of Tallahassee, Florida; Gregory L. Rucker (45) of Tallahassee, Florida; and 5 grandchildren: Jordyn Fetter (26), Megan Rucker (24), Justin Rucker (21), Matthew Rucker (18) and Malachi Rucker (5)
A celebration of life service will be held at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home & Memorial Park located at 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312 on Saturday December 19 at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308.