Glen Donald Rucker Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Glen Donald Rucker of Sweetwater, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 6, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Glen Donald Rucker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William "Ken" Rucker and Ina Easter Rucker; and his siblings, Hugh Rucker, Ralph Rucker, Gordon Rucker, Ruth Nunley Cansler, Lois Bivens and Bernice Duncan.
He is survived by: his wife Lillian Danser Rucker; his children, Donna Rucker Godfrey (Robert), Glen Donald Rucker Jr. (Donnie) and Jeanette Rucker Brewer (Eddie); his grandchildren, Chrystal Murphy (Mike), Brandon Godfrey, Jamin Godfrey (Kelsey), Brittnie Godfrey, Todd Godfrey, Kaitlynn Godfrey, Nathan Brewer, Cory Brewer (Meghan), Andy Rucker, Tyler Rucker and Justin Rucker; his great grandchildren, Mikayla, Robby, Ben, Charlie, Sofia, Little Jamin of Olivia, JJ, James, Amethyst, Linken, Stephen, Briana, Braxton, William, Luke and Rylee; and his great great grandchild Wesson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 9th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Fairview Baptist Church (261 Co Rd 439, Athens, TN 37303). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 9th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, January 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Sweetwater Memorial Park (Sweetwater, TN 37874).
