Rodney "Jim" Terrell Rucker

Mr. Rodney "Jim" Terrell Rucker, age 53, of Hartwell, GA entered his eternal rest of April 17, 2023. Service details will be posted at completion. 

Rodney T Rucker was born on September 8, 1969, in Hartwell, GA to Robert G Rucker and Christine Shiflet Rucker. He departed this life on April 17, 2023. He’s also known as “Jim”; a nickname given to him by his beloved late grandmother, Bertha Shiflet.

He was a member of the Church of God Prophecy in Richland, SC where he accepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from Tomlinson College in Cleveland, Tennessee and served in the US Armed Forces (Army).

He leaves to cherish many fond memories to his only son, Reondrick T Rucker of Toccoa, GA; 5 sisters Roslyn Rucker of Atlanta, GA, Sylvia Stoudermire (Antonio) of Cleveland, OH, Windy Craft (Barry) of Hartwell, GA, Monica Rucker of Hartwell, GA, and Christy Jones (Chad) of Athens, GA; one Uncle James Shiflet, 4 Aunts Karey (Rodger) Curry, Sallie Mae Shiflet, Jessica A Rucker all of Hartwell, GA, and Joandelle Shiflet of Rialto, CA. He was also a caring Uncle to his nieces: (Jasmine Craft, Chasity Jones, Cheri and Candice Stoudermire, and Mariah Blackwell) and nephews: (Kristopher Woumnm, Elijah Freeman, Camron Jones, Zavier Freeman and Kenton Sturghill); and has many cousins and friends that loved him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 12:00 - 5:00pm, located at Mack's Funeral Home - Hartwell Chapel. 

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 1:00pm, located at St. Luke C.M.E. Church - Hartwell, Georgia. 

Mack's Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Hartwell Chapel www.macksfuneralhome.com 706-376-7566. 

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