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Saluda, Virginia
DELTAVILLE - Rufus Haynes Ruark, Sr.,73, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at his home in Deltaville. Born and raised in Deltaville, he was the son of the late Edwin Rufus Ruark and Mary Bristow Ruark. He was a lifelong waterman, hunter and above all else a devoted family man and was loved by many. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Diane Shores Ruark and his brother, Edwin Ruark. Left to cherish his memory with his wife and brother are his children; Sheryl Grammer, Cindy Wernecke (Tom), Rufus Ruark, Jr. (Kathy) and Michelle Hope (Brian). He leaves behind nine grandchildren; Christopher and Morgan Grammer, Thomas and Tyler Wernecke, Jack, Cole and Delaney Ruark, Autumn and Olivia Hope. He also leaves behind his faithful and loving companion, King. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23rd at Zoar Baptist Church, Deltaville. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda and also one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 98 or the Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 440 both in Deltaville, VA 23043 or to your favorite charity.
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We are sorry for you and your family's loss, however celebrating a life well lived. Danny Reid and Bambi Parker
June 23, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Irvin Shackelford
June 23, 2016
Dianne,
The MK group sends it condolences and are saddened by our loss. We all share many great and fond memories and send our prayers at this time.
MK Power Group
Roger Shortridge
June 23, 2016
Roger Shortridge
June 23, 2016
Dianne, I am so sorry for your family's loss. I have known Rufus all my life. We were practically babies together. He will be missed.
Frannie Kemp
June 22, 2016
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
T Griffin
June 22, 2016
Dear Rufus, Kathy and family, John and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. We will be out of the area at the time of your celebration of Rufus Senior's life. We will be thinking of you and hoping that many happy memories will console you. Most sincerely, Cathy Newcomb
June 22, 2016
Dear Rufus, Kathy and family,
John and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time. We will not be in the area at the time of your celebration of Rufus Senior's life. We will be thinking of you and hoping that many happy memories console you. Cathy Newcomb
June 22, 2016
I was so sorry to learn of Rufus' passing. He could always make you laugh. I worked with him many years ago but still remember him with fondness. My prayers go out to Diane and his family. With Sincere Sympathy, Robin Rourke
Robin Rourke
June 22, 2016
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