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John Ruby Obituary
RUBY, Jr., 77
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LAKELAND - John (Ed) Ruby, 77, of Lakeland, Florida died June 18, 2011 of cancer. An Avid Outdoorsman, his passion for golf, fishing, and hunting was never neglected. He was known for his kindness and love of people. He would say, "I had a great time, met a lot of people."
Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Sharon Ruby; two daughters, Alexia Carole Sandow and husband, Snellville, GA; Catherine Ruby-Lower, Houston, TX; two step children, Scott Bagby, Louisville, KY; Shaunte Bagby, Lexington, KY; five grand-children, one sister, Aldis Rudd, Deep River, CT; and his former wife, mother of his children, Carole Sibley, Palm Beach, FL.
Ed was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Sibley Ruby and a sister, Lucinda Redlick. Ed's parents John Edwin and Mary Comer also preceded Ed in death.
Ed graduated from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Prior to Vanderbilt University he attended Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire. After graduation, he worked in the family business, Ruby Construction Company, Louisville, KY. Ed retired early from Ruby's to pursue a venture in the coal mining business. In Middle Kentucky he was one of the founders of First United Bank of Hopkins County, Madisonville, KY. Ed and Sharon lived in Madisonville, KY before retiring to Florida. Their home in Madisonville, KY is now a Bed and Breakfast known as "Ruby Lodge".
Cremation will be at Lanier Funeral Home, private. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL or Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ed's final resting place--his favorite hunting ground
February 8, 2012
wanna brown
September 6, 2011
I would like tell how sorry to here Edwin
Cindy Smith
July 5, 2011
Ed will be deeply missed, he was a great man.
Tom and Anna's daughter
Ed at his other great pastime
Robin Arbuthnot
June 28, 2011
June 27, 2011
To the family of Mr. Ruby You all have my deepest sympathy.I remember him hanging around my parents many years ago and how nice he was.Cathy and Alexia stay strong I lost my Dad 4 years ago and still miss him so much but he is out of pain.You are in my prayers.Debbie Whittenberg
Ed's family
June 26, 2011
Ed & Sharon at the gates of Springlake their home in Madisonville, Ky
Cathy Ruby
June 26, 2011
Ed and Sharon
June 26, 2011
Jill Eaton
June 24, 2011
Alexia and Cathy-I'm sorry to learn about your dad's death-thinking of you and the rest of the family.
Jill Jordan Eaton
David and Anne Brisbane
June 24, 2011
Sharon,very sorry to hear of your loss. Ed will be greatly missed by all of us who were privileged to know him.
Margaret Digan
June 23, 2011
Sharon, you and your family members have our very deepest sympathy,
Goin' Postal NorthLakeland
Margaret & crew
Dianna Stewart
June 22, 2011
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about Ed. Please know that you have my heartfelt condolences in your loss. Those of us who knew you and Ed in Huntington Hills are saddened and have you in our prayers at this difficult time.
June 22, 2011
Sharon, I have thought of you and Ed often since I left HH. Just knowing he will not be there any more will make me sad. Love to you and the family.
Carol Sanders, Leitchfield, KY
Tom Smith
June 22, 2011
The best friend anyone ever had. Very honest a dear friend. Will be missed by any one who new him God Bless.
Ed at home
Cathy Ruby
June 21, 2011
Ed doing what Ed does!
Cathy Ruby
June 21, 2011
Daddy, Sharon, Cathy Ruby-Lower and grandson Payton Lower
Cathy Ruby
June 21, 2011
Daddy with Brownie
Cathy Ruby
June 21, 2011
CJ and Pat Korfhage
June 21, 2011
We were blessed to have Ed in our lives as a friend. He always had a smile.and a belly hugh for you. There will be a huge void at Huntington Hills,but his great spirit will always be there. To Sharon and family our deepest sympathy and love.
June 20, 2011
Ed was one of a kind. His smile lit up a room when he came in to it. Nothing could ever get him down. I just loved his bald head---it was so him. To Sharon and family my heart goes out to you for your great lose. MY DEEPEDT SYMPATHY. Love, Ollie
Bill Brown
June 20, 2011
I am proud and honored to have been Ed Ruby's friend. My heart goes out to Sharon, the love of his life,his daughters, grandchildren and extended family He will be deeply missed.
Amanda Ammons
June 20, 2011
Another great man has went on to be with the Lord. I am honored to say that I knew Mr. Ed Ruby growing up within the Huntington Hills community. So many of my great young adult memories are shared with Ed and Sharon where they enjoyed a great game of golf with all their friends and Florida neighbors. My heart goes out to you, Sharon and to all the Ruby's extended family. He was a great man that will forever be in mine and my mother Pat's hearts.... With love, Amanda & Pat Ammons
Robin Arbuthnot
June 20, 2011
Life was all the better for knowing Ed. He was witty, brave, honorable and a good friend. We had a lot of fun. He will be missed by his golfing colleagues and the Wednesday poker game will never be the same again. We will not forget him.
Pat Kullman
June 20, 2011
Ed was a good person and will be missed.
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