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Ruby Lumpkin Obituary

LUMPKIN, RUBY L., 54 Alachua - Ruby Lumpkin, Age 54, died Friday Dec. 1, 2006 at her home following a brief illness An Alachua Native she was a graduate of Santa Fe. High School and attended Antioch Baptist Church. Survivors include Son Thomas McCray, III Besalim PA, Daughter Sheila McCray Gainesville, FL. Two sisters Marilyn Lumpkin, Alachua, FL. Alice Lumpkin Gainesville, FL. Four brothers Joseph Roy & John Lumpkin, Jr. both of Gainesville, FL. Willie J. Lumpkin Atlanta, GA., Jamie L. Roy of Alachua, FL. and one Grandchild. Graveside Services of Ms. Lumpkin will be held at 10:00AM on Sat. Dec. 9, 2006, at Newnansville Cemetery with Rev. Marcia Mobley officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Chestnut Funeral Home 18 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL. Visitation Friday 2:00-8:00PM Chestnut Chapel Relatives and Friends are asked to meet at the Graveside at 9:45 AM.

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, 2006.

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James & Aggie Thomas, Jr.

December 8, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Yolanda Clark

December 8, 2006

To my friend Sheila I hope your your wounds heal but it will take awhile I know what you are going through just be strong.

Yolanda Clark and Family

johnny & ethel brown

December 7, 2006

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Joyce Ford Volcy

December 7, 2006

My Sympathy To The Lumpkin Family..

Marilyn / Alice
You have My deepest sympathy.
Wish there was more I could do.
To help ease the pain and sorrow,
I know you are now going thru.

Time will heal the sorrow.
Loving memories you will always share.
My hearts are going out to you today.
I want you to know ~ I care.

mary alice jenkins

December 7, 2006

sorry and saddened to hear about the homegoing of ruby. the lumpkin family are in my prayers.
mary alice jenkins

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