Rucker, Charles B. "Charlie" Jr.

Magistrate Judge For Hamilton County And Longtime Member Of Oakwood Baptist Church

  • Thursday, February 20, 2025
Charles B. "Charlie" Rucker, Jr.
Charles B. "Charlie" Rucker, Jr.

Charles B. "Charlie" Rucker, Jr., 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

A resident of Chattanooga for over 65 years, Mr. Rucker was a graduate of Cumberland School of Law.

For many years he practiced in real estate law and worked for various title companies. At the time of his retirement he served as a magistrate judge for Hamilton County.

Mr. Rucker was a longtime member of Oakwood Baptist Church where he had served the church in various leadership roles over the years.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Carter.

Mr. Rucker will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia W. Rucker; son, Stephen (Jaclyn) Rucker, Rock Spring, GA; 3 granddaughters who were the delight of his life, Annie, Kate, and Ellie Rucker; special niece, Chrissi Devin and many other loving family members.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ken Clark officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to honor Charlie by visiting a shut in. This would please him tremendously.

You may share condolences with the family at www.heritagechattanooga.com

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.

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