John "Jock" Rucker's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

John "Jock" Rucker

March 3, 1953 - October 8, 2025 (72 years old)

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

John "Jock" Rucker's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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John "Jock" Rucker

March 3, 1953 - October 8, 2025 (72 years old)

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

John Rucker Obituary

The passing of John Rucker of Murfreesboro, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 8, 2025 at the age of 72. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Wolfe Rucker and John Richardson Rucker, Sr.. He is survived by: his wife Patty Rucker; his children, Rich Rucker (Ann Elizabeth) and Anne Rucker Loy (Josh); his grandchildren, Will, Emmie and Frannie; and his siblings, Richard Rucker (Sue), Libbi Rucker-Reed and Debbie Combos.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the One Church-Calvary (431 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37130). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at the Evergreen Cemetery (519 Greenland Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37130).

Memorial donations in Jock's honor may be made to: Alive Hospice, 1629 Williams Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 or One Church Calvary, 431 Dejarnette Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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Sun

Oct 19

Visitation

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

One Church-Calvary
431 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Mon

Oct 20

Funeral service

10:00 AM

One Church-Calvary
431 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Mon

Oct 20

Burial

Evergreen Cemetery
519 Greenland Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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