Charles E. "Charlie" Ruffin III

CHARLES "CHARLIE" E. RUFFIN III Charles "Charlie" E. Ruffin III, age 69, of Wilmington passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. He was born August 29, 1945 in Sanford, North Carolina the son of Charles E. Ruffin Jr. and Betty Adcock Ruffin McDavid. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He later furthered his studies and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Campbell University. For years he was employed in the construction lending and home mortgage business. He was a dedicated member of Temple Baptist Church and active in the community. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, faithful friend, brother and son. He had a strong faith in God, a wonderful smile and always had a twinkle in his eye. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 42 years, Sue Ann Ruffin; sons, Edward "Ned" Gordon Ruffin and wife Nancy and Charles Jason Ruffin and wife Maggie; grandchildren, MacRae, Grayson and Miles; brothers, John "Rocky" Ruffin, Gail McDavid, Allen McDavid and Andy McDavid; sister, Phyllis McDavid Farren; and numerous other loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held 12:00 PM Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403 with Reverend Steve Spangler officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the services in Oleander Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Liberty Commons for their wonderful care of Charlie. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington NC 28401, Temple Baptist Church or the charity of one's choice. Please share condolences with the family at www.wilmingtonfuneral.com Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099