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George Rucker Obituary
George was born July 12, 1936, in Commerce, Ga. to the late Ollie and Idel Rucker. He grew up with four brothers and five sisters. George served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years and is a veteran of Korea and Vietnam.
He was the Pastor of Missionary Church of Groton for 39 years.
He married Jeannie Ray Seals in San Diego, Calif. They had three children, Faye Madry and her husband ,Reverend Jack E. Madry, Russell Rucker and his wife, Janine, and Larry Ruckerand, his partner, Donna Perry, and his Godson Jordan Grant. He has five grandchildren, Nakia Madry-Smith and her husband, Duane, Attorney Joaquin Madry and his wife, Attorney Cristine, Marcel Rucker and his wife, Yolanda, Shawn Rucker, and Anthony Rucker.
George had eight great-grandchildren, Valentina, Shira and Carolina Madry, Kasimier Rucker, Nicholas, Allison, Serenity and Marcel Jr.
Pastor Rucker was a prayer warrior and had a calling on his life to spread the Word of God, all around directions, the world, traveling to Africa, Jamaica, Spain, Haiti, and Panama.
He will sadly be missed by all family and friends.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Madry Temple Church, 25 Manwaring St. New London. The family invites friends to greet them directly following the service at Daddy Jack's Restaurant, 181 Bank St. New London.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to the Center for Hospice Care.
Please visit www.Byles.com for to sign the guestbook, share a memory or for directions.
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Memories and Condolences
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Little Doe
November 7, 2023
A house of prayer! Numerous shut in prayers in the early 90's. The world needs more prayer warriors ....you will be missed.
PEGGIE RHODES
July 8, 2022
I MISS YOU ELDER... THANK YOU MY UNCLE AND SPIRITUAL DAD
CHARGOIS family
September 24, 2020
Pastor rucker, as a little boy you had such a impact on my life and my family. We came to your church with my dad hermis chargois and Angela chargois, James and DeAngelo barnes as a navy family, you and mother rucker loved and welcomed us like family. Even tho we did stay in CT long due those 3 years with you and mother rucker Changed our, lives, Im now 35, almost 30 years later and your wisdom and teaching and love of a father and leader still fresh in my heart. We will always love and ms you, the Chargois family.
Shawn Colbert
June 28, 2020
We will continue to remember this great man of God while he is resting in the presents of the Lord. Continue prayer for his family that God will keep you all in his care. Sisters Amber and Shawn Colbert. Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. Windsor CT. Pastor Robert Young our Pastor God bless
Larry Williams
July 12, 2019
Sending our sincere condolences to the family, may the peace of our Lord rest upon your hearts, and in the days ahead . Sincerely Larry and Connie Williams
Calvin Key
July 9, 2019
I am sending my condolences to the Rucker family, I grew up knowing him, and remember going to his house meeting up with my childhood friends Russell and Larry. I remember Elder Rucker as a great man and may God bless the family in these heart felt times..
Patricia Piccolo
July 9, 2019
Dear Rucker Family & Friends
My Husband Tom and I met our Dear Brother over 35 years ago. At Pastor Bedgoods Church. He was a BRIGHT LIGHT to us and allwho knew Him. How we eenjoyed sweet fellowship with him and sister Rucker . We also enjoyed seeing him on his program .
Enjoy Heaven Brother ♡ we will all be together with Our Lord Soon.
in Christian Love ♡
Tom & Patty Piccolo
July 9, 2019
We send our condolences to Larry, Russell and the Rucker Family, childhood friend. Pastor Tyrone Glaspie, Glory Chapel Family Outreach Church and Youth Challenge of Ct. Inc.
Kenel Stevenson
July 8, 2019
May you Rest In Peace from your unspeakable labor in the Kingdom of God and as a Philanthropist!
Kenel Stevenson
July 7, 2019
A Hero of Faith has departed from this earth to join the ranks of the Immortals. My father in the Faith, Pastor George Rucker has now joined the Cloud of Witnesses.
Daddy Rucker, you have done well Sir. You have left us too soon. However, I am confident that you are already playing your tambourine in heaven.
The Groton Community, the Cities of New London, Rutherford and Norwich have diminished because you are no longer there physically. But, Your spirit shall live in the mind of many.
I am where I am today because of your leadership, compassion, passionate heart and your visionary leadership. Thank you for empowering me!
I am so glad that I had an opportunity to say Thank you always. Daddy Rucker, I miss you!
In Loving Memory,
Rev. Dr. Kenel Stevenson
President/CEO
Lenkeson Global Christian University, Inc.
July 7, 2019
Larry and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy to you!
Yvette Ackley
Susan Hotchkiss
July 7, 2019
I was saddened to read of Mr. Ruckers passing. I recognized his picture and name right away, although I hadnt seen him in many years. I worked as a navy and civilian nurse at the subbase hospital in the 70s. He was always so friendly and welcoming, you couldnt help but like this person; he truly exemplified Gods Love. My condolences to the family.
Shawn Colbert
July 7, 2019
To the Rucker Family, sorry to hear of the passing of Elder Rucker. A great praying man of God Many memories of him praying at the Spring Conferences and Holy Convocations. He will be greatly missed. Praying for you all. The Colbert Sisters Amber and Shawn from Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Windsor CT.
Sr Pastor Jerry L. Davis
July 6, 2019
Words will never adequately express the Love, gratitude and respect that I along with all The visionaries of Tabernacle of Deliverance and Praise Ministries of Norwich , ct. have for Elder Rucker. If he had not known the voice of God that spoke to him concerning starting a ministry in Norwich,we would have not existed! He stepped out against all odds and obeyed the call of God! As a result of his strength and determination to do Gods will, many were saved and lives transformed for the past 22 years that have come to the ministry! For him,we are forever grateful!! When God made him he threw away the mold. No matter how high God takes us , we will forever look up to him! Our Bishop, Leader,Mentor, and Founder!!! Sr. Pastor Jerry L. Davis and the T.O.D.A.P. Family You will be forever missed
Anita Stevenson
July 5, 2019
Twenty years ago Pastor Rucker gave my family and I the opportunity to reside in the United States of America and for this I am forever grateful. We have used the opportunity he provided us to accomplish great milestones. I will certainly miss him. He has transitioned from labor to reward.
Minnie Mclish
July 5, 2019
Pastor Rucker was one of my Angels. When ever I went in the hospital he prayed over me, and when I almost died he said a Special Prayer that night over me, and when I woke up the next day he was watching over me, with his bible in his hands, The doctor came into the room and said the worst was over. Pastor Rucker was my go to person for when I needed Prayers and Blessings over my Worst and Strongest Journeys for my family and friends and myself. When I went to visit him at the nursing home and at his house and in the hospital. I always told him that he'll always be My Pastor. God Bless You My Angel.
Elder James Guillory
July 5, 2019
Reverend Rucker was a great man of God and everytime that we greeted one another he always gave me a word of Wisdom concerning the ministry I cherished those nuggets of wisdom that he gave me and I will truly miss him. To the family, the church and friends of this great man my prayers are with you all.
Matthew Levey
July 4, 2019
It was a pleasure and honor knowing Elder Rucker, a bulwark in southeastern Connecticut as a prayer warrior. He will certainly be missed. God Blessed the Ruckers and Madrys family always in my prayers. Min. Matthew Levey.
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