Gilbert Eugene Rucker unexpectedly passed away and transitioned from this earth to his heavenly home on June 28 th, 2024, to be with the Lord.

Gilbert was born on May 23, 1965 in Davidson County, Lexington, North Carolina to the late Reverend Carlton Rucker Sr. and Pauline Olivia Rucker. Gilbert accepted Christ at an early age.

Gilbert was a devoted husband to Andrea Rucker and a devoted father to Alexis Rucker, Ashtin Rucker, and McKenleigh Rucker. He worked for Foot Locker as a District Manager for 19 years. Then later joined Amazon as a Distribution Warehouse Manager for 4 years.

Gilbert grew up in Winston-Salem, NC, where he attended Forsyth Senior High School in Kernersville, NC and graduated from Barton College under its former name of Atlantic Christian College with his Bachelor of Science degree. While attending Atlantic Christian College, Gilbert played a pivotal role in ACC's rise in the NAIA ranks and was the leading basketball scorer as a sophomore. As a senior his basketball team advanced to the second round of the national ACC tournament that year. In his mid-30's, he became an avid golfer and enjoyed sharing the experience with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He Leaves to cherish his loving memory, siblings: Sylvester Rucker (Wyteria) of Walkertown, NC, Marcus Rucker of Winston-Salem, NC, Carlton Rucker, Jr. (Helen) of Havre de Grace, Maryland, Leo Rucker (Angela) of Winston-Salem, NC, Paulette Rucker of Winston-Salem, NC, and Lois Samuels (Sterling) of Winston-Salem, NC; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service be held at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral home. There will be no public viewing.