Burlson Ruffin's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama

Burlson Ruffin

April 3, 1929 - May 5, 2018 (89 years old)

Auburn, Alabama

Burlson Ruffin's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home

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Burlson Ruffin

April 3, 1929 - May 5, 2018 (89 years old)

Auburn, Alabama

Burlson Ruffin Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Burlson Ruffin (Auburn, Alabama), who passed away at the age of 89, on May 5, 2018. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Burlson Ruffin to show support.

He was predeceased by: his mother Gertrude Carr Ruffin; and his son William Albert Ruffin (Bill). He is survived by: his wife Betty Therrell of Auburn, AL; his daughter Susan Freeman of Laurl, MS; his sons-in-law, Ray Freeman of Laurl, MS and Deborah Ruffin (Seth Taylor); his son Collins Taylor of Auburn, AL; his sister June Hearn of Gulfport, MS; his brother-in-law Ted Hearn of Gulfport, MS; his grandchildren, William Chalmers (Ashton Starr Ruffin), David Burlson Ruffin, Sarah Slay Ruffin of Auburn, AL, Benjamin Mark Ruffin of Auburn, AL and Charles Russell Freeman (Michelle Lofton Freeman) of Laurel, MS; and his great grandchildren, Rustin Freeman of Laurel, MS. and Katye Freeman of Laurel, MS..

The family kindly declines the donation of flowers.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home



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May 10

Visitation

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home
1500 Frederick Road, Opelika 36801

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May 10

Funeral service

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home
1500 Frederick Road, Opelika 36801

Sat

May 12

Burial

Providence Baptist Church

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