John Edward Ruffins

John Edward Ruffins obituary, Clovis, NM

John Edward Ruffins

John Ruffins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muffley Funeral Home Inc. on Jun. 9, 2025.
John Edward Ruffins, age 64, of Clovis, NM passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11:00 am, American Legion Post 117, 2900 Grand Street. Burial will be held at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
John was born on August 24, 1960, to Albert Lee Ruffins and Hazel Ann Spratt in Lubbock, TX.
John enjoyed drawing, listening to music, gardening, and yard work. He was a great handyman around the house, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his significant other; Wennetter Jackson of the home, daughter; Dashima Ross of Clovis, NM, five step kids; Yolanda Jackson of Clovis, NM, Derond Jackson (Tina) Timpson, TX, Joshua Jackson of Chaparral, NM, Kendra Daniels of Clovis, NM, Kyezannye Lewis of Clovis, NM, siblings; Carrie Reed of Denver, CO, Jarvis Ferguson (Shelly) of Henderson, TX, and Tammi Ruffins of Temple, TX.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Albert Lee Ruffins and Hazel Ann Spratt, brothers and sisters; Alvin Ruffins, Wilson Ruffins, Martha Richardson and Skylar Ruffins, Mark Ruffins and Michael Ruffins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.
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