McSwain-Evans Funeral Home

Newberry, SC

Jack Ruff PDF Print E-mail

Walter E. "Jack" Ruff, Sr., 86, of Prosperity, died Thursday, January 14, 2009, at Jessie Frank Hawkins Nursing Home.

Born in Prosperity on October 1, 1923, he was a son of the late Loamma A. and Clara Lominick Ruff. He graduated from St. Philip’s School and attended Newberry College. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Ruff had been an employee of Greenwood Mills and Newberry Mills. He was a member of St. Philip’s Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Livingston Ruff; children, Jackie R. (Gordon) Eargle, Walter E. “Bo” (Darlene) Ruff, Mary Dawn R. (Randy) Mills, and Henry Loamma “Tugg” (Nancy) Ruff all of Prosperity; a sister, Clara R. Gregory of West Columbia; grandchildren, Skipper (Charley) Livingston, Justin Ruff, Amy R. (Davis) Gallman, Ion Ruff, Jaclyn E. (Russel) Sease, Eric W. Eargle, Nicole R. Gibson, Laurie R. (Christopher) Connelly; great-grandchildren, Evan Ruff, Will Livingston, Katie Marie Gallman, Jon Henry Gibson. He was predeceased by siblings, John David Ruff, Lillian Younginer and Wilbur A. Ruff.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church by the Rev. Terry Amick. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, 2461 St. Philip’s Church Road, Newberry, SC 29108.

Active pallbearers: Skipper Livingston, Justin Ruff, Eric Eargle, Davis Gallman, Russel Sease and Christopher Connelly

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#10 Coroner Craig Newton 2010-01-28 14:53
To the entire Ruff family, Robyn and I were very sorry to learn of your recent loss. Please know you are in our prayers. May you find strength in the love of God and the love of your many friends.
 
 
#9 Donna Summer 2010-01-17 18:27
My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss!!!

Donna Cotney-Summer
 
 
#8 Debbie & Kenneth 2010-01-17 01:32
Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you. May you find comfort in the love of your family and the grace of God.
 
 
#7 Sheriff Lee Foster 2010-01-15 23:39
Please accpet my deepest sympathy on your loss. I hope that I can pay my respects in person, however if unable due to work conditions please know that your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the closeness of your family and friends ease your grief.
 
 
#6 Eugene Burrus 2010-01-15 15:50
Jackie,
Please know that my family & I will be lifting you, Gordon, & your other family members up in the coming days. May all of you sense the love of the Lord through those who are personally rallying around you.
 
 
#5 Tarry and Melinda Lo 2010-01-15 14:33
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.

Tarry and Melinda Long
Wimoke and Awat Boonnuch
 
 
#4 Polly W. Turner 2010-01-15 02:13
We just heard that Mr. Ruff passed away.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.Take comfort in knowing he's in a better place.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Clyde & Polly Turner & Family
 
 
#3 Danny & Alice Turner 2010-01-14 23:18
Dear Ms. Ruff & Family,

We are sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. My God bless you now and in the coming days and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
 
 
#2 Mike and Debbie Graham 2010-01-14 21:41
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. We love you, Debbie and Mike.
 
 
#1 Susan, Larry, Jess 2010-01-14 21:38
To the Ruff family,
We are sorry for your loss. You are a blessed family. I have always admired the closeness of your family. We love you all and may God bless you now and always.
 
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