John S. Ruffin Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John S. Ruffin Sr. (Athens, Georgia), born in Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marie Phillips Ruffin and Frank P. Ruffin; and his wife Frances Marie Robilio. He is survived by: his sister Margaret Ruffin Hardwick (Eddie); his nieces and nephews, John S. Ruffin, Jr. (Lisa), Cheryl Anne Walz (Jonathan), Andrea Leigh Weir (Scott), Dana Elizabeth Redwine (Roby) and Theresa Marie Jones (Tom); his grandchildren, Elizabeth (Andy), Roby, Maggie, John Scott, Angelina, Tommy, Frances, Robert, Rebecca, Abby, Bonnie and Jack; and his great grandchild Wrenlee. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
