Funeral Arrangements Set for Tennessee Sports Reporter Wes Rucker

The longtime journalist will be remembered at a service in Knoxville on February 25.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 1:35am

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The funeral for longtime sports reporter Wes Rucker will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee on February 25. The service for family and close friends will take place at 3 p.m. at Rose Funeral & Cremation Broadway, followed by a receiving of family and friends.

Why it matters

Rucker was a well-known and respected sports journalist in the Knoxville area, covering local teams and athletes for many years. His passing is a loss for the community he served through his reporting.

The details

The funeral service for Wes Rucker will be a private event for his family and closest friends. Following the service, there will be a receiving where the public can pay their respects and remember Rucker's legacy as a sports journalist.

  • The funeral service will be held on February 25, 2026 at 3 p.m.
  • The receiving of family and friends will follow the service.

The players

Wes Rucker

A longtime sports reporter in the Knoxville, Tennessee area who passed away recently.

Rose Funeral & Cremation Broadway

The funeral home hosting the service for Wes Rucker in Knoxville.

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The takeaway

The community is coming together to honor the memory of Wes Rucker, a respected sports journalist who dedicated his career to covering local teams and athletes in Knoxville.