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Richard RUCKER Obituary
Richard was a native of Amherst County, Va., and was a Peninsula resident for 48 years. He was employed as a diesel mechanic with Northrop Grumman until his retirement in 2004.
Richard is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy; his son, Richard Rucker and his wife, Shari of Newport News, Va.; daughters, Anita Creech and her husband, Timothy, and Karen Korlach and her husband, Patrick, all of Williamsburg; two sisters, Hollis Yeatts and her husband, Jimmy of Bedford, Va., and Estelle Layne and her husband, Butch of Madison Heights, Va. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Timothy Jr., Lindsey, Jonathan and Lauren; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; or to the charity of your choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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October 27, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear about Richard's passing; I worked with him at Ft. Eustis also worked with Tim. Will keep your family in my prayers in your time of sorrow. Chuck Billingsley
Tom Walters
October 26, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Teresa Thomas-Cowan
October 25, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss nancy.I will be praying for you and your family.
Gary, Beverly, and Aubrey Powell
October 25, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Richard was such a warm, wonderful person. We are truly blessed to have known him.....
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