Billy Walker Rucker

Mr. Billy Walker Rucker, 80, of Melody Lane, Elberton, finished his course in faith on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Mr. Rucker was born in Elbert County on June 13, 1938, son of the late James Willis Rucker and Reba Yeargin Rucker. He was a member of Elberton Pentecostal Holiness Church and a co-owner/operator of Rucker Trucking.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Sue Bessinger Bryant Rucker; children: Patricia Drake, Melissa and Danny Hall, and Suzanne and Marc Libby; step-daughter, Natalie and Phillip Burden; grandchildren: Jared Beckham, Luke Hall, and Madelyn Libby; step-grandchildren: Timothy, Merritt, Nathan, and Alaina; step-great-grandchildren: Logan and Cole; siblings: Frances and Herman Guest, Bobby and Foye Rucker, Richard and Bridgett Rucker, and Phyllis Brooks; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Bray Rucker; children: Greg Rucker and Linda R. Driver; and siblings: Doris Rucker and Tom Rucker.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Friday, March 1, at 2 o’clock in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Burden officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

The family is at the residence and will receive friends at Berry Funeral Home from 12:00-1:30p.m. on Friday prior to the service.

Flowers are optional and contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Billy Walker Rucker.