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Feb
11
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bates Rolf Funeral Home
502 South McCoy Blvd, New Boston, TX 75570
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12
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of New Boston
New Boston, Texas 75570
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12
Graveside service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Read Hill Cemetery
CR 4005 / S Bowie Street, New Boston, TX 75570
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David Ruff Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Lorita, his four children, Connie Nations, Lisa Kegley, Carla Singleton (husband Jim), and David Ruff II (wife Amy), 9 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He spent his last days at home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held at Bates Rolf Funeral Home in New Boston on Wednesday, February 11th from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church of New Boston on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2 o'clock. A private graveside service will be held at Read Hill Cemetery, New Boston, Texas following the service.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
11
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bates Rolf Funeral Home
502 South McCoy Blvd, New Boston, TX 75570
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
12
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of New Boston
New Boston, Texas 75570
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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Graveside service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Read Hill Cemetery
CR 4005 / S Bowie Street, New Boston, TX 75570
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Bates-Rolf Funeral Home - New BostonOnly 5 hours left for delivery to next service.