Cornell Ruff Obit Sr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Cornell Ruff Obit Sr. (Allen, South Dakota), born in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, who passed away on January 8, 2020, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cornell Ruff Obit Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alice Ruff (Red Shirt) and Seth, Sr. Ruff; his siblings, Larry Black Bear and MaryAnn Nelson; his son Scotty Ruff; his grandchildren, Warlance, Jr., Baby Boy Ruff and Baby Girl Ruff; his great grandchild Phorah Rose; his nephews, John Nelson, Lee Black Bear, Bryan May, Roy Black Bear, Sherwood Black Bear and Trevor Easter; his niece Lois Gotheridge; his siblings-in-law, Richard Peters, Dick May, Bob Woodard and Amelia Peters; and his close friend Clover Curry.

He is survived by: his children, Warlance Ruff (Trina) of Allen, SD, Cornell Ruff (Cherish) of Allen, SD, Marcus Ruff of Lawrence, KS, Collette Ruff of Martin, SD, Felicia Ruff (Jay) of Martin, SD and Rosie Ruff (Ryan) of Martin, SD; his siblings, Seth Ruff, Jr. (Donna) of Pittsburgh, PA, Sharlene May of Martin, SD, Annabelle Black Bear of Martin, SD and Violet Easter (Tim) of Spokane, WA; his grandchildren, Shakoya, Tyler, JoJo, Seth, Jaida, John John, Ailema, Yamni, Elora, Arayah, Matthew, Tatum, Ash, Cassidy, Orana, Micah, Gage, Alyssa and Amara; his great grandchild Gabe; and his friend Betty Peters. He is also survived by uncle/papa/grandpa/kola and All Friends & Relatives.