Gary Wesley "Bub" Ruckman

Gary Wesley "Bub" Ruckman, age 47, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on May 22, 2026. Born on February 28, 1979, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Bessie Louise (Gilbert) Ruckman and Ronald Gary Ruckman, Gary was a valued member of his community who touched many lives.

Gary had a passion for music, particularly playing the bass guitar and singing at church. His musical talents were evident from a young age, as he would often play guitar during high school lunchtimes. An accomplished individual, he won the county spelling bee in the sixth grade. Throughout his life, Gary worked as a farmer, a meter reader with AOG, and previously served as a CNA at Roland East Nursing Home.

He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Louise Ruckman of Roland, Oklahoma; his brother, Rick Ruckman of Roland, Oklahoma; along with numerous relatives and a wide circle of friends. 

He was preceded in death by his father.

A funeral service to celebrate Gary's life will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Liberty Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc. 

Viewing will take place from Noon to 8 PM on Monday at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 PM.

Active pallbearers honoring Gary’s memory will be Quinton Fowler, Casey Johnson, Daniel Dieter, Ron Carter, Caleb Odom, Jake Odom, and Shane Petree.