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Shawn Ruby Obituary

RUBY Shawn Ruby, 38, of Jacksonville, went home to be with Jesus on July 11, 2007. Shawn had traveled the world as a high-profile sound engineer and leaves behind many friends as a result of his travels. He is survived by his mother, Sherrie Reagor; stepfather, Charlie Reagor; and sister, Tammy Ruby. He was engaged to be married to Cary Bond of Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 16, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Hobson Auditorium of First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, with family visitation two hours prior to service time (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Interment will follow in Chapel Hills Memory Gardens. Floral arrangements may be delivered to the church on Monday morning by 10 a.m. Arrangements by GIDDENS-REED FUNERAL HOME, Baldwin FL 904-266-2337. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Shawn Ruby

61 Entries

Debbie (Ruby) Bianchi

August 10, 2007

Dear Sharon & Tammy,

I was deeply shocked and saddened by Shawn's sudden passing. I so wish I could have been there for the funeral! I was moving my 22 year old son Stephen to New York when I received the news from mom and dad. I live near Atlanta and would have loved seeing Shawn and having him meet my family, I wish I had known he was living up here! Tammy I have tryed several times through the years to find an address, phone number or email for you; I would love to hear from you and catch up after all these years! I have thought about you and Shawn many times throughout the years, I have missed you! Being an only child, I don't have many cousins, I know that you may not remember much about me, but I am the oldest and remember you from the time you were born! You are my family and I love you! Sharon my thoughts and prayers are with you, I can't imagine the depths of your pain! I have four children; Christopher age-24, Stephen age-22, Stephanie age-15, and Courtney age 13. My sons are truly my Best Friends and the bond we share as Mother & son can not adequately be put into words. My heart aches for your loss and for Tammy's loss and Shawn's Fiancee's loss.
When I think of Shawn I can still see an adorable little blond haired boy with a happy, sweet smile. Please know that my deepest sympathys, my thoughts, and my prayers are with you! I would so love to hear from you, please contact me anytime!

With Love & Prayers,
Your (Niece and cousin)
Debbie (Ruby) Bianchi

Annette Henry

August 5, 2007

Carrie, very saddened to hear of Shawn's death - you two were together for a long time. He was always be remembered as a real sweetheart, just a really nice guy and awesome sound engineer. I'll be coming to GA for business the week of the Aug. 20th - if you need a shoulder, just let me know as I'll be training only 45 min. east of Atlanta.

Kathleen Golding

August 3, 2007

Condolances to family and friends from a 7N fan. I will always remember Shawn as very kindhearted and hardworking, an honor to have known him.

Elizabeth Middleton

August 2, 2007

I'd only met Shawn through Seven Nations, but I'll always remember him as a fabulous person and giver of the best hugs.

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Paul (Pablo) Howells

July 30, 2007

Shawn was a very close friend of mine first and foremost. I am deeply hurt that we lost touch with each other and I never got to say goodbye to him. My first garage band was with Shawn and Ashton. He taught me the little things about music that I still use and value to this day.For example singing harmonies. Yes, he was an amazing vocalist who preferred not to bring it to the front. Not his style, I thought that was pretty cool. We were brothers then and always will be. I will miss him and play a song in his honor every time I play from now on, and drink a toast to his memory at every special occasion. My condolences to all he left behind that were close to him. I know for a fact that mine was not the only life he touched in his own laid back way....

Megan Warburton

July 27, 2007

Shawn, you were greatly loved and will be greatly missed - our hearts are with your family and friends in this difficult time

Jamie D.

July 26, 2007

I was very shocked and saddened to hear about Shawn. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.

Pam Bobak

July 25, 2007

Sharon, This is Pam Bobak(Ruby Estes daughter).My thoughts are with you at this time of loss.No words can say how sorry I am.Will keep you and your family in my prayers

Lee Halloran

July 24, 2007

My heartfelt condolences go out to Shawn's family during this extremely difficult time. Shawn touched so many lives and made such a difference, not just in his amazing work ethic but as a wonderful person. I hope in some small way this is a comfort. He will truly be missed.

Lee and Ravyn Guiliani

July 24, 2007

please accept our sincere condolences. May God bless you in this terrible time.
we met Shawn in RI back in '97 with 7N and bought him a Guinness after the show. Good memories.

Hal & Deb Grout

July 22, 2007

There were many good memories both on the road and at many concert venues. I will always remember the trip to Scotland with 7N. The memories in "the journal" will cherished so much more! May there be peace in eternal life! Bon Jour Shawn!!!!!!! Slante`

Sara Beth Hasbrouck

July 21, 2007

Words cannot express the sadness and pain at losing such a wonderful friend and person. He meant so much to me and all he met. What fantastic memories I shall always cherish. God bless his family and fiance. I know Heavens choir is sounding it's best! I will greatly miss him.

Gina Silbaugh

July 20, 2007

Sherry, Tammy & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sadness. I am so sorry. I found Shawn's name on the back of a 7-N CD case and did some digging-discovering that we were family. I'll never forget the look on his face when I walked over, introduced myself as his long lost cousin from West Virginia and proceeded to give him copies of old family photos of his grandfather, gg-father and ggg-father. He looked so stunned, shocked, then he hugged me like there was no tomorrow. We've had many long and short conversations over the years and he will be greatly missed. I know he's up there right now with all the Ruby boys and girls making beautiful music. We'll see you soon, Shawn. If you need anything, please let us know.

Love ya!

Tina Nelson

July 19, 2007

Tammy,Sherrie and family. I was very surprised to hear of Shawns passing. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Grant Nielsen

July 19, 2007

My heart goes out to everyone that knew Shawn. He was the very best of people and a great friend.

JIM BOB

July 19, 2007

GOD BLESS , SHAWN WE'LL SEE YOU SOON.

Becky Bumpus

July 18, 2007

To Sherrie, Charlie, Tammy & Cary

I am so sorry to hear of Shawn's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Sarah Hawkins

July 18, 2007

So very sad to hear the news of Shawns passing. I knew him some years ago while living in FL and following Seven Nations around the south. He was a gentle giant with enviable locks and a great presence. My thoughts go out to those who knew him and loved him. Bless his heart.

Marina Moore

July 18, 2007

Im so sorry to hear about such a loss..its a sad thing for sure.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends.
God bless~xxxx
Peace and love,
Marina

GEOFF HEAD

July 18, 2007

SHAWN IS MAKING GODS BAND SOUND DAMN GOOD!.....HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED!HE WAS AN AWESOME PERSON, WHO WORKED HARDER THAN MOST PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO.....NEVER STOPING TILL THE GIG WAS DONE......GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY!

Jeff Wilson

July 18, 2007

Wow, im just blown away by this. Ive done shows at Freebird, and he was really a down to earth cool guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his close friends and family.

gil bowie

July 18, 2007

ive never meet the man , but heard of him , he will be greatly missed. he's now the sound man for all those great musicians that have gone on before us, rest in peace and as Ronnie Van Zant would say TURN IT UP. we will all see ya soon

dave and rachel raymond

July 18, 2007

Shawn was a living legend. Now he is a real legend. I will never listen to "three wooden crosses" the same. for those of you who don't know - that was one of his favorite songs and was the song he listened to as soon as he fired the system up at the freebird. the first few thousand times i heard that song - i shed some slight tears - i never imagined i would be shedding tears listening to that song in memory of him. i think to all of us who knew him - a little part of him lives on in all of us. i will miss his laugh most of all. i realize he is in a better place. but that still doesn't make it hurt any less that i will not be able to call my friend when i want. my family's thoughts and prayers go out to his family. we loved him.
dave raymond

tim booth

July 18, 2007

shawn you were a cool kat bro!working with you at the bird was awesome.you were a great person and very kind hearted.i always had a blast opening with you on fridays,listening to cool music and sometimes crazy music.i will always keep your memories close and my heart and prayers go out to your family and friends.you will be missed brother!keep the angels rockin.one love.....

Kimberly Christian

July 17, 2007

I have spent many wonderful nights at the freebird and I had many great conversations with those who work there. I am not sure if I met Shawn but my heart goes out to those who knew him and his family. Its awful that he was taken at such a young age and all of you will be in my prayers. I'm truely sorry for your loss. I will pray for peace to all those who suffer from this terrible loss and God bless you all. Much love ♥

Natalie Nguyen

July 17, 2007

Shawn, Keep it rockin' wherever you are.

Lauren Mills

July 17, 2007

Shawn was married into my family through my uncle David Mills. But I always called him "MY UNCLE SHAWN."

He had the biggest heart and the most beautiful soul of anyone who has ever walked this earth.

I have been reliving times we just sat on the couch and laughed till we cried...or having my awesome uncle get me into Freebird Cafe'...or just always asking him if i could play with his gorgeous ponytail.

I attended the funeral and family viewing yesterday. Shawn was loved in sooo many ways by soooo many people.

He touched so many lives and is even my boyfriends inspiration for becoming a sound engineer, specializing in monitors.

He is walking with God now and i know he is with all of us everyday.

My prayers go out to Mrs.Sherrie, Mr. Reagor and Tammy and all others who are waiting until that day when we walk with Shawn again!

Ken Seeley

July 16, 2007

Fantastic musician, unreal sense of humor, and just a flat out compassionate person. My wife & I are very saddend by the news of Shawn's passing.

Blair Dykeman

July 16, 2007

I had the honour and privalage of working with Shawn on a couple of Aaron Carter tours across the USA. We traveled a lot of miles together, had a few beers together, and shared a lot of good laughs together. He was an absolute professional to work with when the days where under the gun and sleep was minimal,he always had a great attitude.
But more than a technician he was an absolutely great friend who I and a lot of other Canadians will miss forever.
Cheers buddy.

Jim Brown

July 16, 2007

Words cannot express the sorrow I have at the loss of such a fine friend and fellow human.I started Shawn in the sound business in the early 90s when he was playing bass in Chronic Reality.I will never forget the fun we had working on equipment at storage and doing shows at Pappa's,Shades and so many other places.He took the ball and ran with it,touring with Seven Nations and ending up back at FreeBird.I moved back from Atl in 2003 and he moved up there with a multiple fiddle show.He called me about a year ago and that was the last I heard from him.He was one of my best crew guys ever and the laughs and fun we had will be with me forever.See you in the next life,Groovy Ruby.Love and miss you.

Harlin Silvers

July 16, 2007

Shawn was a good man and he will be missed by many.

Kenny Holton

July 16, 2007

Goodbye Old Friend!

Doreen Sullivan

July 16, 2007

Wow, so hard to believe that Shawn won't be answering his cell from some amazing Natoinal Tour or won't be calling me to find out if I know some random fact about a city he's passing through. I love this guest book since I can't be in Jacksonville to pay my respects so I can share and read the general consensus which is Shawn Ruby you have given us all so many GREAT memories. From Dewar's Days to The Olympics ("are you guys the bunnies and bears?")to NYC Marathon to Canada (potton) to your corner of the back of the bus to stonehenge (Happy Birthday Shawn Marque). From FU to I love you from MCDonalds to McDonalds, and most significantly us being in LA togehter crying all day on 9/11.
Now you are in heaven and I know you are a God child which makes it easier to reflect on the good times and makes it easier to feel like you will be watching all of us (probably laughing at us) from up above. God Bless you Shawn.
Doreen

Susan Phillips

July 16, 2007

All of us who worked with Shawn in the Jacksonville area and were friends of his throughout the years have many fond memories. He was a gentleman, a talented musician, hard worker and a good friend. I don't think I ever laughed so hard as when he was doing sound at the Fair at the old Coliseum when Michelle, Katie and I surprised him with a Birthday cake decorated with spiders and horse balloons (the joke was he was scared of them) and the band sang to him. His sense of humor, work ethic and friendship will be missed by all, more than he will ever know.

Shawn New

July 16, 2007

What a true professional and friend....we will miss you Shawn

Billy Nail

July 16, 2007

Shawn was a great sound man, Bass player(Chronic)and a great friend. He will be missed very much. It seems like yesterday we were all jammin at Peelers and The Crab Pot. Goes to show that we will all be jammin with Shawn again some day. Love You brother
Peace

Linda & Jimmy Reagor

July 16, 2007

Sherrie, Charles, & Tammy;

Our thoughts are with you and we hope the beautiful memories you each hold of Shawn will serve to comfort you now and forever.

Christie Watt

July 16, 2007

Shawn, you will be missed by so many who loved and admired you! Thanks for being so much fun to be around and for always being so genuine and unique! The angels are celebrating your homecoming today. You will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved you. Christie

Shelba Webb

July 16, 2007

Tammy,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know you had such a large amount of love for your brother and you two had a special bond. There is nothing that can replace a brother and sister bond, but please know that I am willing to help you in anyway needed. My prayers are with you and your family.

July 16, 2007

Heartfelt condolences to Shawn's family and loved ones. I used to see him when I would travel to shows to see Seven Nations and he was the first guy you would see coming in and one of the last ones out. He was a beautiful person.

Liz Hana

July 16, 2007

My prayers and condolences go out to Cary and Shawn's family. I had the pleasure of knowing Shawn through mutual friends. He was a great friend always concerned about others. I will miss Shawn very much and thoughts of him will always bring a smile to my face.

scott means

July 16, 2007

you will be missed by everyone,my condolences to your family and your friends.you are in a better place,keep on rockin my brother

Ken & Kim Kleinecke

July 16, 2007

To Shawn's Family,
We had the pleasure of knowing Shawn for a great number of years. He had worked for us in the past and had always been a friend. We were so saddened to hear of Shawn's untimely death. He truely was a great guy and amazing sound engineer with a contagious smile. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Reid

July 15, 2007

News like this brings a sadness and a reflection and then a smile when thinking of Shawn. Scotland 1998 - a trip like no other with Seven Nations, Shawn and Les and where he named me U-Turn Billy and sent me in search of Slim Jims in every town and city. Sorry Shawn - they just don't have them there. The many Games and festivals across this country and the set-ups in the bars and pubs - he worked so hard and so long to make the music happen! The memories are good and the times were all worthwhile. It was a privlege to know him and Karen and I send our very best to the family and friends who we know will miss him everyday.

Tiffany Valentine (Power)

July 15, 2007

Sherrie, Tammy, Charlie, & Cary:
The feeling of sadness I could never express into words that I feel for you and all of us who have known Shawn.
He was one of the most amazing people I have met and I am so glad God brought him into all of our lives to makes us who we are today.
Shawn was a person who made you believe in yourself, and know your true worth.
There will never be a Shawn Ruby like the Shawn Ruby we have all known, and I am so thankful all of us have had the pleasure of having him as a part of our lives.
He was never as blessed as we will be, knowing such an amazing person. I will pray for all of you!

Jeanne Matheney

July 15, 2007

We were sorry to hear about Shawn. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Bonnie Wandling & Family, Charleston, West Virginia

Laura Campbell

July 15, 2007

I'll always remember Shawn as the true Southern gentleman that he was, unfailingly courteous. And such a smile! I grieve with Cary and Shawn's family and friends.

Sheree Morrow

July 15, 2007

To Shawn's family and to Cary,
My best memory of Shawn was in Texas during a soggy June weekend with 8" of water soaking into the equipment and a Ryder truck pulled up to the fence. He wasn't having his best day, but you'd never know it from the big smile and shrugged shoulders - standing there soaked with the rain still coming down. He was doing the work he loved.
I'm so happy that you two found each other, Cary, and that the days were peaceful and full of love for both of you.
He was just the greatest guy and the space he leaves behind will never be filled.

Richard Beebe

July 15, 2007

I'll miss you, big guy! You're welcome to come haunt and say 'hi' anytime.

Connie Ener

July 15, 2007

Shawn, you will be greatly missed. I have fond memories of your visits to Texas with 7N. My thoughts and prayers will be with the Ruby family and Cary.

Ryan Williams

July 15, 2007

So sorry that Shawn was taken from us so early. He always had such a good vibe and positivity when I spoke to him. I know he'll enjoy the 'Great Gig in the Sky'. We'll catch up with you later brother.

Ashton Geoghagan

July 14, 2007

Shawn, you are missed by all of us. The memories created over the past 24 years will be cherished. Hopefully, you can get that big festival-style show with Randy, Jimi, Dime and Jake Blues going on time. We'll see you soon. I love you man.

Steve Wheeler

July 14, 2007

We have known Shawn for years and have loved him all that time. What a great guy! He always had a smile to share and was a really fine sound man. We will miss seeing him and know that we will see him again. Please accept our condolences during this great loss. You are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Steve & Melinda Wheeler

Carl & Bess Godfrey

July 14, 2007

Tammy & Family..
We are saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 14, 2007

Shawn we will miss you and love you forever! You are our angel!

Mary Johnson

July 14, 2007

Sherrie and Charlie,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is a huge loss to all who knew Shawn.You are all in my thoughts.
Love, Mary

John Garner

July 14, 2007

To Shawn's family - We were so surprised to read about Shawn's death. Shawn worked for us for a number of years in the late 80's and early 90's but was more than an employee, he was a friend. We remained in sporadic contact with Shawn but had not seen him for a couple of years. Shawn was always quick with a smile and seemed to embrace life. We are very sorry for your loss and will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
John, Debi, JJ and Chris Garner

John Smith and Lara Schermock

July 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eva Jo Ashworth

July 14, 2007

Sherrie. we are so saddend at the loss of Shawn. He was a wonderful, loving person and we loved him.
Jo

Elizabeth Carpenter

July 14, 2007

I had the most wonderful opportunity to meet my cousin, Shawn, about 7 years ago at a Scottish Highland Games while he was the sound engineer for Seven Nations. Shawn was a look-alike of the Ruby boys from the hills of West Virginia. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to see him, share laughs with him and had the chance to chat with him about the Ruby boys (his grandfather, Garland, and my grandfather, Ralph, and their brothers and sisters) on numerous occasions through the last 7 years. To learn of his very untimely death is sad. To his Mother and Sister...our prayers and thoughts will continue to be with you for the days, weeks and months to come. Just remember that the extended Ruby family in West Virginia love you and will greatly miss Shawn. We pray for peace to comfort you. Love ya, Elizabeth.

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