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Rufus Carruth Obituary
Wayne was born on June 24, 1940 in Barton, Arkansas to the late Rufus King & Vena Snyder Carruth.
He graduated from Barton High School Class of 1958 and then graduated from Mississippi State University in 1966 with a degree in Business. He served in the Air National Guard from 1963 to 1969 in Tennessee, North Carolina and Ohio. He married his love in 1964 Barbara McClendon Carruth. He was a salesman in the agricultural industry for American Cyanamid Chemical Company.
Along with his parents Wayne was preceded in death by his brother Marion Carruth and sister Sue Dismuke.
His legacy lives on with his wife of 61 years Barbara; daughter Christie (Matt) Bruegger of Austin, Texas and son Michael Carruth of New Orleans, Louisiana.
The family suggests any memorials in Wayne's honor be sent to the Germantown Church of Christ.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Michael Bradley McCollum
September 1, 2024
To My Loving Aunt Barbara: I´ve wrote you a short note below in a picture just to let you know how much I love you and enjoyed the times I got to spend with you and Uncle Wayne. Wish I could have one more visit with him. I miss you!!! Love You !! Your lil nephew Michael
Sydney C Wagner
August 30, 2024
Barbara, Thinking about you, Christie and Michael at this time. Love y'all and loved Wayne. Thankful he belonged to Christ Jesus and looking forward to our heavenly reunions.
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