Charles Thomas Rucker

Background

Rucker, Charles Thomas was born on June 30, 1931 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of Julius Thornton and Ida (Johnson) Rucker.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute Technology, 1957.

Career

Member engineering staff, Sperry Rand Corporation, Clearwater, Florida, 1957-1971; consultant Sperry Microwave Electronics Electron Tube division, Gainesville, Florida, Sperry Rand Corporation, Clearwater, Florida, 1971-1973; principal research engineer, Georgia Institute Technology, Atlanta, 1973-1988; associate director Microelectronics Research Center, Georgia Institute Technology, Atlanta, 1988-1995; principal research engineer, 1995. Consultant United States Air Force, 1987-1989. University representative Council on Research and Technology, Washington,1989.

Achievements

• Avocations: woodworking, mechanical repair, tennis, boating.

Politics

Christians exercising their rights as responsible citizens may choose to endorse candidates for political office as part of the exercise of their engagement of culture.

Views

Libelous language with regard to nationality, ethnic background, sexuality or gender does not assess the value of individual and contradicts the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1950-1954, Korea. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Centennial medal 1985). Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (president 1983, Distinguished Svc. award 1991).

Connections

Married Mary Laura Underwood, June 20, 1959. Children: Julie Ann, Patricia Lynn.

Father:

Julius Thornton Rucker

Mother:

Ida (Johnson) Rucker

Spouse:

Mary Laura Underwood

child:

Julie Ann Rucker

child:

Patricia Lynn Rucker