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Ruby Decker Obituary

DECKER Ruby Jean Decker, 77, of Grove City, OH, passed away August 17, 2012. She was born in West Virginia on November 10, 1934. She is preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Irene (Marcum) Parsley, husbands Luther Chapman and Frank W. Decker Jr., sister Lillian Moore and son Claude Chapman. Surviving family includes, daughter, Linda (Dan) Colvin; step-children, Terry, Debra, Frank and David Decker; sisters, Sue Brewer, Barbara Bowman, Kaye Parsley; brothers, Gid, Ted and Bill Parsley; grandchildren, Daniella (Erryl) Wolgemuth, Amy Colvin, Benjamin Colvin, Dawn (Martin) Spanhel; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Hannah, Alexa, Mason, Logan, Emily, Braden, Darian, Natalia; great-great-grandchild, Jayden. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2012 at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2012.

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August 20, 2012

Ruby was such a nice lady. I loved talking with her while painting her nails. My son Evan & I will miss her at Emeritus. We will pray for your family. God Bless Traci Whitaker

August 18, 2012

I loved seeing Ruby come home when Lillian was with her and they would talk about things when they was young. We would laugh and I ejoyed that so much, we have shared lots of laughs, you will be missed. Love Kathy Parsley

Roger & JoAnn Cline

August 18, 2012

I'm glad we took a hummingbird feeder to her! She really seemed to enjoy it! Sorry for your loss! She will be missed! Roger and JoAnn Cline

Clyde & Ella Jane Hampton

August 18, 2012

Our prayers and condolences to Linda and her family. You all hold a special place in our hearts. Ruby was a special person and know that she is celebrating her new life with her loved ones. She will be missed.

tammy brewer

August 17, 2012

Aunt Ruby I love you so much and you will be missed by so many people,i remember when i used to come down to visit at your home i always had so much fun,and you where always so good to me.But you are in Heaven with all of our family.i pray to see you again someday in Heaven.R.I.P Aunt Ruby You are a very special person in my life.I LOVE YOU.

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