Emerson Paul Rucker

June 21, 2017

Emerson Paul Rucker, 79, of Clendenin went home to be with the Lord Saturday April 15, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice house with his family surrounding him. He was a General Contractor with many different kinds of projects he completed. Emerson was a member of Clendenin United Methodist Church where he taught the Fisherman’s Bible Sunday school class; he sang in the Messiah for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Clendenin Masonic Lodge #126 AF & AM. He was a devoted husband, wonderful father and adorable grandfather. He was the son of the late Porter Ervin and Clara Mabel Davis Rucker. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn Miller and Eloise Shafer; brother, Roy Rucker. Emerson is survived by: his wife Joan Rucker; daughter, Sandy Sylvester of Powell, OH; sons, Don Rucker of Winfield and Ron Rucker of Charleston; sisters, Larna Hawkins, Virginia Mace, Betty Schoolcraft, Barbara Chandler and Carolyn Sue Cook; brother, Homer Rucker; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. As per Emerson’s request there will be a memorial service at the Clendenin United Methodist Church 2:00 PM Saturday June 24, 2017 with Rev. Scott Ferguson officiating and with American Legion Post 61 performing military Rites at the church. Burial will be in Shafer Cemetery Clendenin. Matics Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.