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Reace Rucker Obituary

Reace "Russ" Rucker CHARLESTON - Reace "Russ" Rucker, 79, of Charleston, and Edisto Beach, South Carolina, husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Flake Rucker entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 9, 2014. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, July 11, 2014 in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., West Ashley CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway. Reace was born July 20, 1934 in Statesboro, Georgia, son of the late Frank Rucker and Lois Bunch Rucker. He was retired from Wetterau Foods. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Rucker; a special niece, Julie Ahlers; grand-niece, Lacey Ahlers; 2 brothers, Ralph Thompson, and Edward Thompson; 4 sisters, Dorothy Sussman, Hilda Chance, Daisy Waltz, and Ruth Carter; sister-in-law, Jewell Brown; brother-in-law, George Flake; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Old St. Andrew's Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 or to a charity of one's choice. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 9 to Jul. 11, 2014.

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January 19, 2016

Russ was my neighbor for ten years. He was a good friend and a good neighbor.

July 13, 2014

My deepest condolences to you and your family.. Mark Withrock and CVS

Kathy Morgan

July 11, 2014

Betty, sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.

Nicole Watts Johnson

July 11, 2014

Betty, we are very sorry for your loss. May his soul rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him. Fondest love, Nicole and John+

Guy Inabinet

July 11, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the days when he would lift Ashley over the fence between our houses. Bless you

Mandy

July 10, 2014

R.I.P. Uncle Russ Love you

Mandy Jackson Godbee

July 10, 2014

Aunt Betty, even though I haven't seen ya'll in many years I will always love you and uncle Russ. I have so many memories Thank you

JOE BREWER

July 10, 2014

Betty,
So sorry for your loss. My and Joann's thoughts and prayers are with you..Hang in there and I will see you soon. Love, Joe and Joann

July 10, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, Betty
Ruth Wurtzel

katherine hurcomb

July 10, 2014

so sorry for your loss-thinking & praying for you all during this time-his memories will live on-gone but never forgotten-miss the drayton on the ashley days-we had such a good childhood in the neighborhood-thoughts & prayers :-) (koontz kids)

Suzann Jackson-Smith

July 9, 2014

A very special man. Rest in peace Uncle Russ. Much love to you and the family Aunt Betty

Carol Hendricks

July 9, 2014

Your in your restin place now where there is nothing more then peace. My memories of you will always remain and I will never forget what a good man you was uncle Russ . Aunt Betty so sorry for your lost know time will heal you will be in my prayers. Love you

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