Eddie Ruff

Eddie Ruff obituary, Port Saint Lucie, FL

Eddie Ruff

Eddie Ruff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bell's Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Pembroke Pines on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Retired CSM Eddie Ruff Sr., passed away on October 27, 2025, in Hospice Care at the Alexander "Sandy" Nininger JR. State Veterans' Nursing Home in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Eddie Ruff was born on July 2, 1936, in Memphis, Tennessee to James Eddie Ruff and Lucinda Ruff. He attended High School in Memphis Tennessee before enlisting in the United States Army in 1953 and retired in July of 1976 after 30 years of honorable service.
After retiring from the Military Eddie Ruff was an JROTC Instructor for 15 years at South Broward High School
Eddie Ruff is preceded in death by his Father James Eddie Ruff his Mother Lucinda Ruff, Grandmother Pearl Ervin, Great grandmother Lula Wells, a Sister Georgia Vick, a brother- in- law Henry Vick, a daughter Merenda Ann Ruff, a nephew Kenny Vick.
He is survived by his wife Myong of the home their Daughters Myra White Michelle Prophete (Val ) 2 Daughters and 4 sons from a previous marriage Marietta Allen (Marvin) Sandra Lyzenga (Kelly) Kenneth Ruff, Eddie Ruff (Sheila) Michael Ruff (Erica) John Ruff (Toy) 17 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, a beloved Twin Sister Edna Moss of Memphis, Nieces and Nephews and a host of friends.
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