Richard Earl

Ruffin

Richard, was born to the union of Roosevelt Ruffin and Ollie Mae Jones in Blytheville, Arkansas March 10th, 1960.

Richard Earl Ruffin embraced Christianity early in life, attending Grace Presbyterian Church and later Morning Star Baptist Church.

He received his education at Walbridge Elementary School and was a proud graduate of Libbey High School.

He dedicated 25 years and 11 months of service to Chrysler Jeep before his illness.

He found great enjoyment in playing bingo during his leisure time, and he was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also had a fondness for playing cards and dominoes. He and his wife, Ferris, cherished their trips to Chicago, particularly for the opportunity to dine at various restaurants.

Richard was known for his generosity; if you were in need and he possessed what you required, he would readily assist you. He was also a man of strong convictions, and it was certainly not possible to persuade him to do anything against his will.

He treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He deeply valued family time with all his loved ones and friends. He will be profoundly missed.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife Ferris Ruffin, his parents, Roosevelt and Ollie Mae Ruffin, his brothers, Roosevelt Ruffin Jr., Napoleon Ruffin, Prince Gene Ruffin, John Ruffin, Charles Ruffin, and Donald Ruffin, and his sisters, Charlestine Britman, and Rosemary Williams.

Those left to cherish his precious memories are his daughter Ashley Jenkins; brothers Frederick (Lyntia) Ruffin, and Rickie (Rebecca) Ruffin all of Toledo, Ohio; and Anthony Ruffin of Colorado; sisters, Margaret Williams of Toledo, Ohio; Vangela Walker of Columbus, Ohio, Margaret (Eugene) Hill of Kansas City, Missouri; and Wilma Lowe of Chicago, Illinois, two grandsons, three granddaughters, one great granddaughter and many loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.