MR. ALBERT SYLVESTER RUCKER

Obituary For MR. ALBERT SYLVESTER RUCKER

On September 9, 2026, Albert Sylvester Rucker, lovingly known as “Ves” to his family and friends, passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, surrounded by his loving family.

Ves was born on July 29, 1959, in Mocksville, North Carolina, to the late Reverend Carlton Rucker Sr. and Marian Doulin. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Carlton Lee Rucker Sr. and Gilbert Rucker.

Ves grew up in Mocksville, North Carolina before his family relocated to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended the public schools of Forsyth County and furthered his education at Forsyth Technical Community College.

Ves proudly served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge, as well as an Army Service Ribbon.

He was a loving, hardworking, kindhearted, dependable, and generous man who valued his family deeply. Ves was known for his warm spirit, gentle nature, strong work ethic, unwavering faith, and willingness to help others.

Ves was a faithful member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Walkertown, North Carolina where he served on the Senior Usher Board until his health declined.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 28 years, Wyteria Rucker of the home; two sons, Antwon Rucker of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Tavest Rucker of Charlotte, North Carolina; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Marcus Rucker of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Carlton Rucker Jr. (Helen) of Blythewood, South Carolina, and Leo Rucker (Angela) of Lexington, North Carolina; two sisters, Paulette Rucker and Lois Samuels (Sterling), both of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; father-in-law, Luther Millner of Walkertown, North Carolina; four sisters-in-law, Vickie Henry (Reverend Cedric) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Sharon Rucker of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Andrea Rucker of Katy, Texas, and Sophia Morris of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; two brothers-in-law, Dwayne Millner (Stephanie) of Gilbert, Arizona and Brannon Millner (Mary) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The Services to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Mr. Rucker will be on Saturday, September 26, 2026, 1:00pm, at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3978 Pine Hall Road, Walkertown, North Carolina.

Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 5676 Old Walkertown Road, Walkertown, North Carolina 27051.

The public viewing will be on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 12:00-1:00pm. The Rucker Family will be present to greet family and friends from 12:30-1:00pm.

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