Anthony George Rucker, age 60, of Warrensburg, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City.

He was born June 24, 1962, in Warrensburg, the son of George and Patricia "Marie" (Collins) Rucker.

Anthony married Wanzetta Derritt on Dec. 10, 1989. To their union was born one son, Paris Anthony Rucker.

Anthony worked 20 years at Rival Manufacturing in Warrensburg. He also worked at Enersys, Pathways, and GS4 Secure Solutions from where he was medically retired.

Anthony leaves to cherish his memory his son Paris Rucker; his children-in-love Jacob Derritt, Nathan Derritt, Javier Derritt, and Breanna Derritt; his grandson Jacob Derritt, Jr.; his sister Reshelle Rucker; his aunt Irene Goodwin; his sister-in-law Briget Rucker; his niece Brittany Rucker; his nephew Jordan Rucker; his great-niece Kylie Rucker; and a host of honorary sisters and brothers, beloved cousins, and friends.

Anthony is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Timothy W. Rucker.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Warrensburg, with the Rev. Terrence Moody officiating. Interment will follow at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens.