James A. Ruffin's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2020 in Prince George, Virginia

James A. Ruffin

December 28, 1920 - January 19, 2020 (99 years old)

Prince George, Virginia

James A. Ruffin's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2020 in Prince George, Virginia

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J M Wilkerson Funeral Establiment

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James A. Ruffin

December 28, 1920 - January 19, 2020 (99 years old)

Prince George, Virginia

James A. Ruffin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James A. Ruffin (Prince George, Virginia), born in Sussex, Virginia, who passed away on January 19, 2020, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James A. Ruffin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlie Ruffin and Anna Johnson Ruffin; his wife Otelia D. Ruffin; his daughter Catherine R. Watkins; his granddaughter Crista Watkins; his siblings, Alberta R. Jefferson, Alice Harrison, Lula Williams, Rosa Belsches, Nannie Goode, Daisy Ruffin, Charlie Ruffin and William Ruffin, Sr.; and his children, Herbert L. Ruffin, Sr. (Norine), Junious E. Ruffin (Novella), Malcolm T. Ruffin and Pastor Mary R. Jamison (David).

He is survived by: his stepmother Mollie Epps Ruffin; his grandchildren, Tamara R. Walker (Timothy), Kelly A. Houpe, Herbert L. Ruffin, Jr. (Jasmine), LaKeesha J. Talbert (Michael), Brittany, Joi, Kinichia and Khadijah Ruffin; his nephew Edward L. Ruffin (Mary); and his friend Elder Barbara E. Jones. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J M Wilkerson Funeral Establiment



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7138 Newville Rd, Waverly, VA 23890

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