November 25, 2009

Andrew Ruffin

Andrew Ruffin, 67, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb, 19, 1942, in Twist, Ark., son of James Henry and Georgia Elizabeth Clark Ruffin. He and Viola Hull were married in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Ruffin was employed by the city of Cape Girardeau as a truck driver for the sanitation dept...

Andrew Ruffin, 67, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at his home.

He was born Feb, 19, 1942, in Twist, Ark., son of James Henry and Georgia Elizabeth Clark Ruffin.

He and Viola Hull were married in Cape Girardeau.

Mr. Ruffin was employed by the city of Cape Girardeau as a truck driver for the sanitation dept.

Survivors include his wife, Viola Ruffin of Cape Girardeau; three sons; three daughters; a sister, Melvonia Parrow of Cape Girardeau; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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He was preceded in death by parents, a son, six brothers and five sisters.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with the Rev. Wiley Reed officiating.

Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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