Teddy Lee Rucker, 59, of Hot Springs, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at LewisGale Alleghany in Low Moor, Virginia.
He was born October 19, 1965, in Hot Springs, Virginia, the son of the late John Curtis Rucker, Sr. and Eva Marie (Keyser) Rucker.
Teddy was employed as a painter at The Omni Homestead in Hot Springs.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Teddy loved spending time with his grandchildren, painting, and remodeling. His love for the outdoors included hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Jean (Criser) Rucker; grandchildren: Haley Lee, Hannah Lee; great grandchildren: Brylee, Emma, Jolene, Madison, Jennifer, Molly; a brother; John C. Rucker, Jr. & wife Terry; a sister; Donna & husband Robbie Weaver; brother-in-laws, Roderick Ottey & Steve Criser; a sister-in-law, Cindy Folks; nieces and nephews; Ryan Ryder & fiancé Tabitha Jack, Heather Ryder, Hunter Ryder & girlfriend Kelsie Morris, Nathan Hunt, Brenden Ryder, Reagan Ryder, Rosser Ryder, Mackenzie Weaver, Taylor Weaver, Johanna “Jodi” Rucker, Charles Rucker, and other numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Teddy was preceded in death by, a son; Aaron Lee Rucker and a sister; Jackie Ottey.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2025, at McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Gram officiating with Pastor Shannon McCubbins assisting. Interment will be in Union Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Arnold Newcomer, Gary Hickman, Sr., Cory Hickman, John Lane, Jason Woods, Jeffrey Hamilton, & Zack Ryder. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clyde Burns plus family & friends.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Crusade c/o Jimbo Tennant, 21793 Mt. Valley Road, Millboro, Virginia 24460 or the Doris Via Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 174, Hot Springs, Virginia 24445.
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for family and friends
Sorry to hear. I met Teddy many years ago. Always a nice guy! Sorry to family and friends.
Gloria so sorry for your loss prayers to you and your family teddy was a friend and he will be missed
Our thoughts and Prayers are with Gloria and all his family and friends
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. My prayers go out the family.
I am very sorry for y’alls loss. My deepest condolences and prayers to Gloria, family, and friends. Teddy will be greatly missed by everyone.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for all!
Gloria and family, So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed my visits with Teddy and you at LGHA and our hospice team appreciated your love and care for Teddy. Our prayers are with you. (Bill Gilliland)
I’m sorry