Interment in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, North Carolina.įelix Henry, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend peacefully departed this earthly journey and took his heavenly flight on the evening of April 27, 2023, at the grateful age of 91. The family will greet friends thirty-minutes prior to the service. Funeral service at 12:00 PM, Thursday, in the chapel of Clark S. Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Wednesday, at Clark S. Those who remain to cherish precious memories: son, Eric (Nicole) Rucker granddaughter, Erica Rucker grandson, Thiry Dennis four great-grandchildren, Gracei, Nova’lei, Noah’lei Dennis, and Sev’n Barber mother, Ruby Jarels Rucker sister, Mildred Rucker three brothers, Artis (Theresa) Rucker of the city, Joseph (Burnu) Rucker, and Sanford (Bettye) Rucker of Arizona uncles, Herman Rucker of Georgia and Joe (Marjorie) Jarels of Texas aunts, Christine Summers of Massachusetts and Clara Tomlin and a host of other relatives and friends. ![]() He was preceded in death by his father, James Rucker. He was a student of the Bible, who regularly and intently read the Word and shared scriptures with anyone who had an ear. His pastimes included having a love of listening to different types of music, dancing, fishing and definitely being around people. ![]() In the community, he was a member of the Committee to Save the Children. Ulysus was raised in the Church of Christ and attended Capernaum Church of Christ. Additionally, he was a technician with Ed Kelly Appliances. With an entrepreneurial spirit, he was the owner of A-I Heating & Air Conditioning. He enlisted in the United States Navy and after being honorably discharged, became a truck driver for McLean Trucking Company. He later received an associate degree and furthered his education in engineering at NC State University. Another soldier gone home he earned his last reward on May 5, 2023.īorn in Mocksville, NC, he attended schools in Forsyth County and was a 1967 graduate of Carver High School in Winston-Salem. ![]() Ulysus “Bae” Henry Rucker was born on May 28, 1949, the son of James Rucker and Ruby Jarels Rucker.
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