Mr. James Carlton Rucker was born on September 1, 1944, in New Albany, Mississippi, to the late George Priestly Rucker and Mae Graham Barkley Rucker.

He peacefully departed this life on June 27, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering devotion to family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday,

July 10, 2026, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at

St. Andrew AME Church,

867 S. Parkway E., Memphis, TN 38106.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday,

July 11, 2026; the Viewing will be held from 11:00am - 11:50am & the Service will begin at 12 Noon at St. Andrew AME Church, 867 S. Parkway E., Memphis TN 38106.

Repast Celebration

Family and friends are invited to join us for the repast immediately following the interment.

Saturday, July 11, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Prohibition Lounge
4855 American Way
Memphis, TN

The Interment will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00am at The West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd., Memphis, TN 38125.