Jerry A. Rucks, 85 passed away in his Tulsa home, Saturday, November 2, 2013. He was employed by Dowell for 32 years. He was born July 19, 1928 in Braggs, OK to Verna Era Kennedy and Arbith Brownloe Rucks. Jerry grew up in Collinsville, OK and married Virginia Mae Evans. After 58 years of marriage she preceded him in death on January 20, 2005. Also preceding him death were his parents, sister Laura Sue Rucks Madewell and brother Don Allen Baker. Jerry was a member of North Lewis United Pentecostal Church and enjoyed fishing and music. He is survived by his children Janice Rucks Walker and husband Pat of Collinsville, Joe Rucks and wife Jane Ann also of Collinsville, Don Rucks and his wife Susie of Tulsa, grandchildren Todd Walker and Jeff Walker of Collinsville, Monica Cohea of Skiatook, Traci Rucks Druten and Donnie Rucks of Tulsa, 10 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Other surviving relatives include stepsister Dorothy Erwin of Skiatook, sisters in law Waneta Evans Reynolds of Tulsa and Janet Baker of Owasso and brother in law Jerry Evans of Lenexa, KS.