Gary Lynn Rucker, Sr. was born Jan. 8, 1954 and passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Janie Rucker; his children, Joseph Rucker, Mike Powell (Sara), Shanna Meyer (Greg); grandchildren, Maycie, Summer, Peyton, Taylor, Kai, and Auston; sister, Pam Bullock; and his brother, Dean Rucker, Jr. (Jeannine). He is also survived by his niece, Lori Fuentes (Joe); grand nephew Elijah Fuentes; extended grandchildren, Madyson (Alex), Korben, Jake and Jeb; and numerous nieces and nephews that he loved so much.
He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Lynn Rucker, Jr.; and his parents, Gilbert Joe McLain, Thelma Risinger, and Jim Rucker.
The family received friends from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, and the funeral service followed at 11 a.m. at Bethel Tabernacle.
Pallbearers were Jerry Stewart, Ryan Fuentes, Zack Fuentes, Brandon Fuentes, Rocky Creel and Ronnie Rucker. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. at Greer Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
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