WILLIAM RICHARD RUFF
WILLIAM RICHARD RUFF
December 27th, 1941 — October 22nd, 2011
Visitation:
6:00pm-8:00pm, Monday, October 24th, 2011
Bible Baptist Church,
426 Emerson Ave.,
Bonner Springs,
KS 66012
Map to this location
Funeral Service:
10:00am-11:00am, Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Bible Baptist Church,
426 Emerson Ave.,
Bonner Springs,
KS 66012
Map to this location
Obituary:
William Richard Ruff, 69, of Bonner Springs, KS, passed away October 22, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. He was born December 27, 1941 in Dallas, Georgia to Roy and Mary (Ingram) Ruff. Bill moved to the Kansas City area in 1965 where he joined Teamsters and was employed as a truck driver for various trucking companies: Manley Transfer, Jones Truck Line Churchill Truck Lines, then retiring from ABF in 1999. He spent his retirement years rehabbing houses and being the “BEST” landlord in Kansas City, KS. In March of 1993, he gave his heart to the Lord and became a member of Bible Baptist Church in Bonner Springs, KS where he was active until his passing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Ruff, brother Leroy Ruff and his daughter Michelle Ruff.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Naomi, two sons; Mark Ruff (Rebecca) of Bonner Springs and Mitch Ruff of Lake of the Forest, two brothers Thomas Ruff (Pat) of Cartersville, GA and Lemon Ruff (Sue) of Acworth, GA, sister Martha Jane Perry (Eddie) of Cartersville GA, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24 at Bible Baptist Church, 426 Emerson Ave., Bonner Springs, KS, with funeral services 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the church. Burial will be in Bonner Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Remembrances:
- Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Dear Bill's Family, we are Kathy's sisters. We lost Kathy three years ago to Breast cancer. My husband too, of Cancer five weeks before Kathy. I noticed Bill"s notice in the paper and just wanted to say how much our family thought of Bill. He was a good guy and always fun to be around. I was so thrilled to see he had given his heart to the Lord and served his savior. I rejoice to know we will see our loved ones again. Please know that you are in our prayers in this time of your loss of Bill. Janice and Holly
Janice Brindle,Holly Morris, Belton Mo.
- Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
I will always remember Bill's laugh and smile. I have wonderful childhood memories of Bill. Used to tag along on an occasional truck route in the Springfield area, he would let me eat as many sweets as I wanted, and I enjoyed helping him drive the big rig. Our family loved Bill, may god comfort your family at this difficult time. My Aunt Kathy and him divorced years ago....but he has always, and will always be my "Uncle Bill" rest in peace:)
Monica Cook, Peculiar, Mo