Hazel Elizabeth Bellamy Ruckman died on Tuesday, June 8, 2004. She was born March 15, 1916 in Blakely, WV to Susan Robison Bellamy and James G. Ballamy. She moved to Jacksonville in 1963.

Hazel was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, H.C. “Jack” Ruckman, by her parents, and by 4 brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her son, Donald K. Ruckman, his wife Carol, 3 granddaughters, Susan Ruckman, Nancy R. Crocker and husband Lee, Jennie R. Rankin and husband Brian and 4 great-grandchildren; Nicholas and Emily Crocker, Austin Chambliss and Georgia Rankin. Two brothers, John and Garfield Bellamy and her sister, Madeline Boone, as well as many nieces and nephews also survive.

Hazel was a member of The Pentecostal Church where she actively participated in church functions as long as her health allowed. She will be remembered for her friendliness and ready smile.

Services will be held in the chapel of Arlington Park Funeral Home 6920 Lone Star Road on Friday, June 11th, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Arlington Park Cemetery.