Age 74 of Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2015 as a result of a traffic accident. He was born June 2, 1940 in Hamilton, the son of William and Edna (Evans) Rucker. In 1974 Jim married Beverly McCool in Hamilton. He was a member of the Camden Lodge No. 159 F. &A.M.
James leaves behind his wife, Beverly Rucker; children, Brian Rucker, James E. Rucker, Jr. and Gary Rucker; and brothers, William, Robert and Samuel. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Shirley.