James J. Rucker born on February 4, 1926 and died on April 22, 2013. Husband of the late Mercedes Bordelon Rucker. Survived by his son Michael Rucker and grandchildren Julie Rucker and Christopher Rucker. He was an avid member of the Harahan Senior Club. A funeral Mass will be held at Leitz Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd on Tuesday April 30, 2013 at 11am. Visitation will be held from 9am-11am. Internment at Garden of Memories. Condolences may be offered at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com