David Ruehle

THOMSON, Ga. - Dr. David L. Ruehle, 70, entered into rest August 7, 2015 at his residence. Dr. Ruehle grew up in Taliaferro County, GA and was the son of the late Donald J. Ruehle and late Addie Corinth Stewart Ruehle. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Veterinary Science in 1969 and enlisted in the U. S. Air Force from 1969 to 1971 during Vietnam. He was the owner and operator of McDuffie Animal Hospital where he practiced as a Veterinarian for many years. He served on the McDuffie County Board of Education for 8 years. He was a faithful and devoted member of First Baptist Church, Thomson where he worked with the RA Program, the Honduras Mission Team, served as a Deacon, Trustee, and many committees. Survivors include his beloved wife, Wynelle Taylor Ruehle; son, Stewart Ruehle ( Mallory McCall); daughter, Megan Poston (Cleve); grandchildren, Kendall Ruehle and Brantley Ruehle all of Thomson, GA; sister, Judi R. Worth of Newnan, GA; brother in law, Stoy Taylor (Elaine) of Brooklet, GA; niece, Angela Taylor of Athens, GA and nephew, Robert Taylor of Greenville, SC. Memorial services will be held at 3 o'clock, p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, Thomson with Rev. David Lambert and Dr. Leonard Dupree officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3 p.m. in the Atrium of First Baptist Church, Sunday prior to the service. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Rd., Thomson, Georgia is in charge.