Cincinnati NAACP member Miles Rucker’s father, Fanon A Rucker, is an attorney at The Cochran Firm.
Sadly, Miles Rucker, a beloved young man from Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on February 28, 2025, at 22.
Highlights
- Miles Rucker took his last breath on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 22.
- Rucker was born to his father, Fanon A Rucker, and his mother, Shawntay Mallory Rucker.
- Fanon A Rucker was appointed to the Hamilton County Municipal Court in 2007.
However, the exact details of his death have not been mentioned yet. The funeral service schedule will be made available by his family soon.
Cincinnati NAACP took to their official Facebook handle and poured a small tribute to Miles by stating,
Our sincerely heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies go out to our Dear, dear Brother Fanon Rucker at this fateful time. May his entire family and all who knew or are impacted by the loss of his son, Miles, be kept in Perfect Peace
Cincinnati NAACP
Jacob Crawford has organized a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe. Over $8,216 has been collected, and around 148 people have already donated.
Miles Rucker showcased his impressive versatility in track and cross-country. His records highlight his speed and endurance across multiple events.
He clocked 24.63 seconds on the track in the 200-meter dash and 52.26 seconds in the 400-meter dash, showcasing his sprinting ability.
His middle-distance prowess was noticeable as he finished the 800-meter run in 2:08.68 and the 1600-meter run in 5:21.40.
In cross-country, Rucker determinedly tackled longer distances. He recorded a 14:11.46 in the 3200-meter run and a 12:01.34 in the 2-mile run.
His endurance was further proven in the 5000-meter run, where he posted a personal best of 19:19.30.
However, Miles will always be remembered for his unforgettable contribution. Rest in Paradise, Miles Rucker.
Miles Rucker’s Parents Are Mourning The Loss Of Their Son
Miles Rucker, 22, was born in 2002 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, to his father, Fanon A Rucker, and his mother, Shawntay Mallory Rucker.
His father, Fanon, recently took his official Facebook handle to announce Miles’s death and mourn the loss. He wrote,
On February 28, my MiniMe, my Number One Son, my Younger Twin, my namesake, my fishing buddy, my Baby Boy, my Luke Skywalker left this world. Please know that I am completely heartbroken and incomprehensibly devastated. His mother and I are grateful to close family and friends who have stretched their arms around us and for those whose calls, texts and messages have not been returned. Arrangements are forthcoming and will be shared when made.
Fanon A Rucker
Closed ones and relatives have encouraged Miles’ parents to stay strong in this challenging time.
Fanon was born and raised in Gary, Indiana, and graduated from Hampton University and the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
After completing his studies and passing the bar, he became a Cincinnati prosecutor for several years.
Later, he entered private practice, focused on Civil Rights, employment, municipal law, and general civil litigation, and served as the prosecutor for three villages.
In 2004, he ran for Hamilton County prosecutor as a write-in candidate against Joe Deters after then-prosecutor Mike Allen withdrew from his re-election race.
Fanon Rucker was appointed to the Hamilton County Municipal Court in 2007. He previously served as an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati.
Professionally, Rucker has authored more than 400 decisions, occasionally appears on a national news talk show discussing court topics, hosts student law clerks year-round, and serves as the elected secretary of the state association of municipal and county judges.
Fanon enjoys camping, fishing, boating, writing, performing spoken-word poetry, and spending time with his children in his spare time.
On the other hand, Miles’s mother, Shawntay, is a human resource specialist and recruiter at SORTA/Metro.
She was a US Air Force Reserve recruiter from August 2008 to 2011. Shawntay has avoided the media spotlight, so little about her personal life is known.
In addition, Miles Rucker had two daughters whose identity has been kept private. They are also mourning the loss of their beloved brother Miles.
Additional Information
- Fanon A Rucker had the Democratic endorsement, but Deters, a longtime Republican, won 57% to 43%.
- As a child, Fanon experienced crime firsthand: his home was broken into multiple times, and his family received death threats.
- Fanon was an adjunct law professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
