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Once I told Jim about a way to do an electrical job. He said "That won´t work ". I said Bev positive Jim. He said "Okay. I´m positive that it won´t work"
Jack Sherburne
March 12, 2025 | Work


Stockbridge, Michigan
1946 - 2019
Ruggles, James 8/25/1946 - 1/9/2019 Grass Lake James Robert Ruggles aka "Papa" (8/25/1946-1/9/2019). At the age of 72, "Papa" left this world abruptly and at the dismay of his countless loved ones. He will be remembered by the world for his unparalleled work ethic and for his kind heart. His...
Read MoreOnce I told Jim about a way to do an electrical job. He said "That won´t work ". I said Bev positive Jim. He said "Okay. I´m positive that it won´t work"
Jack Sherburne
March 12, 2025 | Work
I miss you dad and I will never be done with you.
Joshua Ruggles
December 06, 2024 | Family
I was sad to hear about Jim passing. He was one of my favorite journeymen and Foreman. I was lucky to work with him on several jobs and dropping by his house a couple times.
Pam & Melissa Styles
July 10, 2021 | Work
Worked with Jim at Adesa. One really nice guys. Had a lot of fun, with him. God Bless him. So sorry for your loss.
Thomas Glowski and crew from Adesa Flint.
Thomas Glowski
January 23, 2019 | Flint, MI | Coworker
Worked with Jim at Adesa.Had great time with him. One really nice guys.
God Bless him.
Thomas Glowski and driving crue Adesa.
Thomas Glowski
January 23, 2019 | Otisville, MI

Bonnie, so sorry for your loss.
Kimberly Shanks
January 19, 2019 | Jackson, MI
I have so many wonderful memories I will treasure forever. You will be missed. RIP Jim. Condolences to the family.
Toni Beck Hayes
January 18, 2019 | Brooklyn, MI
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I was a childhood and later in life friend of your Moms. Jim's parents were neighbors of mine and my husbands over by Buck Lake. RIP Jim
January 17, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family, pray for strength and healing at this time of loss. He was a kindhearted man and enjoyed our talks!
Julie Frankhouse
January 17, 2019 | Jackson, MI