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Katina
April 30, 2023
I miss you so much I wish I could turn back the day and time we loss you things just aren't the same since you went away but I no your well kept in arms of Jesus continue to watch over us love Tina
Katina Miller
April 25, 2020
LOVE U ❤
KATINA MILLER
April 25, 2020
YOU LEFT AND DIDN'T SAY GOODBYE EVERYDAY YOUR MISSED I LOVED YOU THEN LOVE YOU NOW I MISSED TALKING WITH YOU , MISS BIRTHDAY , FATHER DAY ,COOKOUT WHEN I NEEDED TO TALK WITH YOU ABOUT SITUATION YOU WOULD ALWAYS GIVE YOUR OPINION YOU WOULDN'T NEVER STOP LOVE US WHEN MESS UP ALL YOU WOULD SAY WE KNOW WHAT WE NEED TO DO I LOVE YOU FOR BEING THE PERSON YOU WERE GONE NEVER FORGOTTEN ❤
Tina
April 28, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always ❤
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Katina Miller
April 3, 2019
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN SO MANY THINGS HAVE CHANGED SINCE U WENT TO HEAVEN PEOPLE,PLACE & THINGS MY HEART ❤ & KINDNESS WILL NEVER CHANGE RIH RUFUS IF THINGS GOT OUT OF ORDER YOU WOULD ALWAYS PUT THINGS BACK IN ORDER YOUR KIND HEART IS TRULY MISSED AS TWO YEARS APPROACHES MY HEART IS HEAVY WHEN I NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO YOU WAS ALWAYS THERE AS DAD ,,UNCLE,& AS MECHANIC YOU KEPT IT & BY WAY THE MAN CAME OUT ATTIC & IM TRYING TO PUT HIM BACK IN AS STATED WHEN YOU LEFT I WOULD NEVER LEAVE YOUR DOOR STEP THROUGH ALL OUR STRUGGLES I WONT SOMETIMES IN TEARS & SOMETIMES IN LAUGHTER I THINK OF YOU TRULY ❤ TINA ❤ BY WAY POONICHELLO SAID SHE MISS YOU AKA ANNETTE LUV U
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Tina Miller
November 1, 2018
WHEN I SAY FAMILY I MEAN IT DOESN'T HAVE BE DNA BUT BOND ONE HAS WITH ANOTHER RIH OUR ANGEL AS YOU CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US ALL. RUFUS RICHARDSON
Tina Miller
November 1, 2018
Missing you so much good has an angel that left some many of his anglerettes behind we think about you evertday laughing and crying still ,Poo and monie still struggling but there ok all of your other kids dpung fine I no your proud of Amari being accepted for college continue to watch over us we miss you and luv you RUFUS
Donna and Steve Ellis
May 10, 2017
Steve and I are so hurt to hear of Rufus passing. This is such a shock. We will miss him dearly. Be encouraged family and hold on to God's hand!!!!
Anita Browning
May 9, 2017
Our prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief, we will always keep you in our heart and prayers.
May 6, 2017
our prayers are with you during time of grief ,we will always keep you in our hearts.Stay strong ,the Lord will carry your burdens.The Barnes Family.Delastine,,Jamie and Kori. we Love You
Joel Silver
May 5, 2017
Sorry for your lost and love one. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family. "May God Keep and Bless You"
Ms. Loretta Anderson and Family
May 4, 2017
So sorry to hear of Rufus passing. May God give the family strength and comfort during this difficult time. RIP my friend.
Katina Miller Family
May 3, 2017
Where do I start RUFUS was lovable person he was a husband,brother, father, uncle, brother in law, mechanic, he meant so much to us all,
to all who love him our hearts are heavy for a man who left to soon who fought a good fight RIP we love you so much RUFUS
DIckie trantham
May 3, 2017
Having worked with Mr. Rufus for fifteen years we became good friends. He was one of the nicest and most polite person I have ever met and every morning I was met with the words Good Morning Capt. Great man that will be greatly missed.
Lavonda Mcbryde
May 3, 2017
We as we have to hold our heads up high to the sun like fat daddy did .Because he will want us to do the same he will be missed. I'm going to miss his love and his we're going. To miss his voice I'm going to miss see him butas you know we need to come together and one another lije he did.God love him and he god. Life is just too short God took one of his perfect angel.Fat dady Love everyone fat daddy I'm going to miss you with all my love u redd for life. Hugs and kisses A life that will be deeply missed
Donell Evans
May 2, 2017
Uncle Rufus you will truly be missed
Tina Richardson-Stephens
May 2, 2017
Rest in peace!
Adrian Rivera
May 2, 2017
One of the greatest men I've ever met from all my journeys around the world! You will be greatly missed Rufus! Thanks for the laughter and fun times in the short 4 yrs of knowing you!
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