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Nick Rucker

1993 - 2016

Nick Rucker obituary, 1993-2016, Lexington, KY

BORN

1993

DIED

2016

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Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road

3421 Harrodsburg Road

Lexington, Kentucky

Nick Rucker Obituary

RUCKER Nick, 22, died Sun, April 3, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. Born Dec 29, 1993 in Lexington, KY, he was a 2012 West Jessamine High School graduate and was currently attending EKU. Nick was employed with the rank of Specialist by the U.S. National Guard. Survivors include parents, Libby Charlton and Diane Clift, both of Nicholasville, KY; special baby brother, Damian Rucker; other siblings, Tony, Jessica, Rachel, Desiree, and Beth; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins including special uncle and aunt, Boo and Tonya Clift, who were very important in his life, special cousins, Christa Clift, Anthony Linville, and Karlee Clift; and a host of fraternity brothers, fellow soldiers and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Arthur T. Lawson. Funeral services will be held 2:30pm Sat, April 9, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. by Chaplain McKee. Burial will follow in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Visitation will be 4-8pm Fri. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Apr. 6, 2016.

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April 8, 2016

What a sweet young man who we didn't know all that well but impressed us so much in the short time we knew him. RIP Tony & Diana

Angie Linville

April 8, 2016

Rest In Paradise Nick

Brandy Clouse

April 8, 2016

I remember the last time I saw you about 3yrs ago ,at our Halloween party in Indiana, you was playing basketball with Damion and Anthony and we played alot of fun games that night. You were all grown up since I had seen you when you were very young.very handsome ,smart and respectful young man. I know you left alot of footprints of love everywhere you went. God has gained a king ,a strong hearted angel. You will never be forgotten here on earth.It was a pleasure to have known you. Forever in our hearts. R.I.P sweet babyboy. You will be United with your loved ones again.
GOD BLESS, BRANDY CLOUSE AND FAMILY

Kathy Parrott

April 6, 2016

You were such a special student. I feel grateful to have had you in my class. I am so sad to know your gone, but happy to know I'll see you again in heaven!

April 6, 2016

The thing I will miss Most about Nick was we use to hangout all the time he was there for me when I was upset or needed someone to talk to he was my best friend and I miss him like crazy

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Apr

8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road

3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513

Apr

8

Burial

Blue Grass Memorial Gardens

KY

Apr

9

Funeral service

2:30 p.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road

3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513

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3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513

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