Rodney Lee Rucker Obituary (1955 - 2015)

Born Feb 06, 1955, Rodney Lee Rucker attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Rodney Lee Rucker.

Graduation Year	Class of 1973
Date of Birth	Feb 06, 1955
Date of Passing	Feb 09, 2015
About	Rodney “Rod” Lee Rucker, 60, of Roanoke passed away Monday, February 9th, 2015 in Salem. Born February 6th, 1955 in Roanoke, he was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Rucker and Doris Haupt. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Davy Ashby; brother-in-laws, Larry Ashby and Danny Webster. Rod grew up in Bonsack in a home with his Grandma, his Granddad, his mom, sisters, Kathy and Vickie, Aunt Tiki and his cousins Butch and Jeff. He served in the Army and served in Germany and at Fort Lewis in Washington State and had several jobs including working for Carbone and Radiology Associates installing equipment. He enjoyed hunting (deer, turkey and squirrel) and fishing (Craig Creek and James River) and playing the guitar and harmonica and liked Southern Rock and Blues music and when growing up, liked to hike, backpack and play ping pong. Survivors include sisters, Vickie Ashby, Kathy Webster, and Gina Rucker; brothers, Cam, Terry, Barry and Chris Rucker; cousin, Jeff Hyler; nieces, Cathy Ashby, Whitney Ashby (Will), and Kaylee; nephew, Kalib; special friends, Cosmo and Neva Lindamood and Danaleen “Mom” Funk. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Friday, February 13, 2015 at Family Choice Funerals and Cremations, 4922 Valley View Blvd N, Roanoke, VA 24012. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Samaritan Inn, 543 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.