Chico Duwan Rucker

Chico Duwan Rucker obituary

Chico Duwan Rucker

Chico Rucker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph E. Ratterman & Son - Southside on Feb. 5, 2026.
Chico Duwan Rucker, 51, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Chico was an electrician at Kentucky Trailer. He graduated from John H. Patterson High School, class of 1992. He enjoyed playing basketball where he won an MVP trophy, was a car and comic book nerd enthusiast and a lover of anime. He was honorable man, who loved his family. He was a devoted father, brother, uncle and friend. Chico will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rene' Rucker, aunts, Phyllis Rucker and Linda Bonton.

He is survived by his sons, Chico Rucker Jr. and Camron Rucker; step daughter, Cheryl Pointer; father, Elder Griffin L. Rucker Jr (Debra); brothers, Reco L. Rucker (Carmen), Griffin L. Rucker III; nieces and nephews, Isiah E. Smith, Trinity J. Hall, Rene' L. Rucker, and Rhayden M. Rucker, Emerald R. Rucker, Griffin L. Rucker IV; grandmother, Pastor Annie L. Watkins; uncles, David Rucker and Lamont Rucker; cousins, Bishop Mark Mays and Leslie Rodriguez; and a host of extended family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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