Homegoing service for Mr. Erster Bud Rucker, Sr. of Tampa Florida, who passed away on Saturday January 5, 2013, will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Brown Memorial COGIC, 2313 E. 27th Avenue, with Bishop Matthew Williams, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Erster was born in Toccoa, GA to the late Hubert Rucker and Ethel King. He was a member of the Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Ocala, Fl. He served as an Elder at his church and worked as a truck driver at Tampa Independent Dairy. Erster enjoyed family outings and barbecuing for family. He was preceded in death by wife, Barbara Rucker; brother, Natheal Lewis; and grandson, Marcus Rucker. He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories with; children, Chequita Salter (Johnny), Bernard Keyes, Nancy Smith (Aaron), Erster Rucker, Jr., Kenneth Rucker, Sr. (Tabatha), Tara Rucker, Cicely Rucker, Christopher Rucker, Sr. (Crystal), Michael Rucker and; grandchildren, Latasha, Darrian, Anthony (Chloe), Denise, Micah, Joshua Smith (Lasondra), Tasha, Kenneth, Jr., Twakesha, Brandon, Nathan, Gabrielle, Aaron Joseph, Jerome, Darion, Jayla, Christopher, Jr., Christian, London, Krishona, Kriznie, Jahkai, Kristianna, Krisalyn, Kirisma, Marquell, Mykah, Chrisiah and Aaron; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Charles Williams; mother-in-law, Mary Donaldson; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. The viewing will be held on Friday, January 11th from 5 to 8 p.m. at Aikens Funeral home, 2708 E. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.