RIP Wes Rucker

[diesel]

Anyone hear of Wes Rucker passing away in a car accident?

 

[bpalmer28]

Just twitter rumors is all I’m seeing. Hope it’s not true. Came here to find out.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Yep, it’s true sadly

 

[Milehigh_Vol]

I just had it confirmed from co worker of his..

 

[Panthro]

 

[BDP!]

Was hoping to come here to find out it’s a rumor.

 

[diesel]

Thanks KnoxRealtorVOL was hoping it was rumors. Sad day

 

[TC 83]

Horrible news. Just terrible.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Had another baby on the way, I believe. Horrible.

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

I just had it confirmed from co worker of his..

One of those times where I hope the “know a guy” source is wrong

 

[RockyTopTexas]

Brooooooooo what ?! Omg

 

[DonDiego]

Very tragic. He was my favorite 247 writer when he was there. God bless his family.

 

[orangefloyd]

One report says he was only 38 years old. Too young. My condolences to his family.

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

One report says he was only 38 years old. Too young. My condolences to his family.

He and his wife just a announced that they are having another child

 

[McDad]

He and his wife just a announced that they are having another child

Oh no

 

[LickSkillet]

He was at The Beacon in my time on campus, everyone went straight to his articles. Bummer.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Oh God. What horrible, horrible news.

My heart goes out to his family.

 

[Volpatine]

Sickening. Prayers for his family

 

[OrangeInKy]

It’s really amazing how you follow and interact with people for so many years, and take them for granted. I used to be hard on him many years ago, then grew to appreciate the way he did his job. Social media has allowed us to converse with people in ways that humanize them and make you appreciate them more, as they respond to you. That’s the case here Seeing how he adored his wife and son , and was so excited about another baby, just makes this so much more tragic. I can’t believe it.

 

[Geter Gowen]

One report says he was only 38 years old. Too young. My condolences to his family.

Wes would be older than 38. He graduated from UT in 2004. I believe he would be 43

 

[barney]

oh my god. he was at the press conference today asking questions. One of the smartest guys on the Tennessee beat. He will be missed by many.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

It’s truly terrible. Young kid, wife left behind. Can’t imagine their pain.

 

[SDV]

Tragic

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Heart breaking