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Kim L. Ruffin
PORTAGE, IN - Kim L. Ruffin age 61, of Portage , IN, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Northwest Health Porter in Valparaiso.
He is survived by wife Michelle; eight daughters: Lathreasia and Kimberly Ruffin, Shamethia, Ashlee, Shaunte, Ivorae, Kennesha and Janylah Metcalf; four sons: Chet Metcalf, DiAndre Green, Antonn Bryant and Amaree Metcalf; twenty-seven grandchildren; four sisters: Patricia (Tom) Black, Annie Peterson, Carla Brown and Anneice (Michael) Owens and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by parents Odell and Lillie Ruffin; brother Kelvin Ruffin.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 12:00 noon at True Light Fellowship Church, 1257 Cline Avenue, Griffith. Rev. Scott Jefferson officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Gary.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 13, 2021, HINTON & WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME 4859 Alexander Avenue, East Chicago, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m..
Kim was a faithful employee of Cleveland Cliffs (Inland Steel) for 41 years and 1977 graduate of East Chicago Washington High School.
HINTON & WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME is honored to be of service to the Ruffin family during their time of loss.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kim Ruffin
Ted Johnson
August 14, 2021
My condolences to his family, Kim was my supervisor for a while at 3 cold strip .
I have great respect for him, and a true fondness . He was one of the really good guys, he will surely be missed by all that knew him .
Christine Guzman Rivera
August 13, 2021
My sympathies to Kim´s family
He was a good person I worked with him at the 3 Cold Strip and went to Washington High school he will be sadly missed
RIH Kim
Marie Davis Mack
August 13, 2021
To Annie Peterson. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother.
It is my sincere wish that his memories bring you comfort and that you lean on your faith to get you through this time if transition.
Ray (Tracie) James "Family"
August 12, 2021
Kim is one of my special cousin, whom we spent many of summers as children in his mothers home and my parents home in Lima, Ohio ...... Oh, so many great memories and stories. Whom grown into a great man and family corner stone. Our prayers are with you all, he and his family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings!!
Barbara holder
August 12, 2021
Our deepest sympathy for the passing of your loved one.
Kim Morton
August 11, 2021
Missing my brother-in-law,I am here for you sis!
Vivian "Camille" Clayton
August 11, 2021
My condolences to his family. I was saddened to hear of his passing. He was a Classmate (friend) of mine at ECW.
Lamont Bradley
August 11, 2021
Kim was such an amazing person and will be truly missed. He did whatever he could to help others. I always looked at him and his wife as family .
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