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Billy Rucker Obituary
March 10, 1941 - September 15, 2023
Swansea, South Carolina - Billy Kentzler Rucker, 82, of Swansea, S. C. passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 18, 2023, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mark Hardenbrook officiating.
Mr. Rucker was a son of the late James Kentzler Rucker and the late Vonalea Rucker. Billy worked as an electrician, a frame carpenter, lineman, managed the family farm among many other volunteer and paid construction related jobs and projects. He served in the Army National Guard with an Honorary discharge in 1972 and was also an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. He loved his Swansea and Clemson Tigers, his family and community.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Judy Jumper Rucker; daughters, Lisa Rucker and Laurie (Brandon) Smith; four grandchildren, Cameron Smith, Payton Smith, Addison Smith and Evan Smith; a sister, Brenda Kay (Kary) Hoffman; sister-in-law, Deborah Rucker and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Rucker was predeceased by a brother, Roddy Rucker.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home, North, S. C.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Hospice MSA and at Carroll Campbell Place for their compassionate care.
Memorials may be made to Sardis Baptist Church, 1601 St. Matthews Road, Swansea, SC 29160 or Leeza's Care Connection (leezascareconnection.org).
Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home, North, S. C. is assisting the family.
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Joyce Rucker
September 18, 2023
It was with deep sadness that I learned of Billy’s passing, and I extend to you Judy and your family my deep sympathy. Billy was a fine person. I can remember long ago when he, R.J., and I would play together and as youngsters share so much fun. May he rest in peace.
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