With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James S. Rucker of Pembroke, Kentucky, born in Ashland, Kentucky, who passed away on August 14, 2021 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James S. Rucker to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Sanford Bailey Rucker and Etta Mae Rucker; his sisters, Letha Daniels, Lelah Franklin, Ruby Carroll and Alberta Duncan; and his grandson Michael Elliott Anderson.

He is survived by : his wife Grace Pool Rucker; his children, James M. Rucker (Sue) of Pembroke, KY and Kathy Rucker Anderson (Michael) of Pembroke, KY; his brother Carl G. Rucker (Dee) of Greenville, TX; and his grandchildren, Daniel Rucker (Katrina), Sarah Rucker Turner (Ryan), Alex Anderson and Drew Anderson. He is also survived by eight great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hillcrest Baptist Church Mission Fund 920 Skyline Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240; Uplifting Ministries 2295 Jones Nursery Road, Lexington, KY 40509; or Pennyroyal Hospice 220 Burley Avenue, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home