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Charles Ruffner Obituary

Charles Edward Ruffner Sr., 63, of Roanoke, Va., died on Sunday September 28, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 1, 2008.

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Lena Miniard

June 30, 2018

You will never be forgotten..you was a great friend to my dad, Dan Miniard, and you felt like an uncle to me...RIH

betty titus

October 2, 2008

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Jeff Coffey

October 2, 2008

To The family of Charlie, sorry of your lost, my thoughts are with you during this time of your lost. May God strenghten you all and give you peace.

Charles Edward Ruffer, II

October 2, 2008

To my beloved Dad, you will be greatly missed. I love you. My life will not be the same without you.

Love your Son
Charles II

Stephanie Perdue

October 1, 2008

To the family of Charlie, Sorry for your lost, Charlie was a good man. He was kind to my son. He was always there to help people out when they needed help..Charlie will be missed very much....He will never be forgotton....If you need anything at all just call me at 400-0362 Stephanie

Betty Robinson (Titus)

October 1, 2008

You will never be forgotten, You were always so kind to the family, and always made us laugh, I am so proud to be your cousin.

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