Joe Ruffin Studivant Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Joe Ruffin Studivant Jr. (Norfolk, Virginia), departing on May 15, 2024 at the age of 71. Joe Ruffin leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Ruffin Studivant, Sr. and Lenora Sylvia Studivant; and his wife Earlene Celestin Studivant. He is survived by: his siblings, Kenneth (Andrea) of Newport News, VA, Marlene Studivant-Moore of Missouri City, TX, Joann Hunt and Lisa Studivant (Gary McKoy) of Norfolk, VA; his children, Dr. Veleka Gatling (R. Perez) of Norfolk, VA, Courtney Studivant of Baltimore, MD and Joel Jenrette (Keisha); his grandchildren, Lewis Gatling, Kayla Jenrette and Logan Jackson; his children, Chantelle Couser (Brandon), Robin Stevens (Warren), Lisa Manson, Olive Celestin, Nicole Royster (Edward, Sr), Kristie Smith (Vincent, Sr.), Ollie Celestin, III, Joseph Celestin, Jeremiah and Joshua Celestin; his niece Ariel Charles (Ernest); his cousins, Bert Winfield, Josephine Pope of Norfolk, VA, Dr. Wilbur Hicks, Lavinia Hicks, Danny Hicks, Barbara Taylor of Baltimore, MD, Will and D. C.; and his close friends, Delbert Duke of Norfolk, VA, Rodney Powell of Hartford, CT, Hiram Brett of New Haven, CT, Bishop Perry of Ashton, VA and Dudley Stevenson of Baltimore, MD.
