Birth date: Dec 26, 1935 Death date: Sep 14, 2009
Memorial services for Jere J. Ruff, 73, of Longview, will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2009, at the First Christian Church with Dr. Richard Emerson and Dr. Jim Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Park. Jere Read Obituary
I recently lost my mother and found Jere's obituary while on Rader's website. I worked for Jere for a few years while attending Pine Tree High School until 1993. If it weren't for Jere's faith and encouragement in me, I don't think I would be where I am today. He gave me the head start that I needed to obtain the success and happiness that I currently share with my family. I am truly sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Jolene Hershberger Blaha##imported-end##
Martha, Sue Ann, Jon & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that you will feel God's support during your grief
God Bless You All##imported-begin##Carter Tucker##imported-end##
Eric and family,
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family on your loss.##imported-begin##Elaine Shireman Reynolds##imported-end##
SUE ANN,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY THE LORD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU ON THIS DAY.
LOVE,
MARY AND JERRY##imported-begin##MARY AND JERRY LANIER##imported-end##
Martha and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
As classmates, we knew early how special he was. Johnny speaks so often about all the fun times at the lake. May God bless you and give you the strength you need from day to day.##imported-begin##Johnny & Billie Ann Miller##imported-end##
"Now the laborer's task is o'er,
now the battle day is past;
now upon the farther shore,
lands this voyager at last.
Father in Thy gracious keeping,
leave we now Thy servant sleeping.
Earth to earth and dust to dust'
calmly now these words we say;
left behind we wait in trust,
for the Resurrection day.
Father in Thy gracious keeping,
leave we now Thy servant sleeping."
Penny and Mike Macey send love and prayers to you this moment in your grief.##imported-begin##penny/mike macey##imported-end##
To the Ruff Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with all
of you at this difficult time, Farewell to a good friend and classmate of LHS 1953.##imported-begin##Donald E. Brown##imported-end##
Of all my cousins Jere and his twin Jon were/are my favorites. As a youngster my favorite vacation place was at their family lakehouse where they taught me how to sail. Although only 3 years older than me, I always thought they seemed really "grown up" and so mature for their ages. I really wish I could be there for the services, but as an active trial lawyer business is in the way of being able to travel to Longview. My condolences to all of the family and I will always cherish my memories of Jere, even if he spelled his name funny.##imported-begin##Jerry Levy##imported-end##
MARTHA, THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & ALL OF YOUR FAMILY. knowing
you & Jere just made everrythng about
THE CORNERRSTONE CLASS AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH BETTER. HE & I HAD SOME GREAT VISITS. IT HURT SO WHEN HE GOT SICK.EVERYONE LOVED JERE. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE WITH YOU BUT
ALL OF YOU WILL BE ON MY HEART, I LOVE MARTHA & ALL HER PRECIOUS FAMILY##imported-begin##Millie Harper##imported-end##
Goodbye to an old friend and high school classmate. Our thoughts and prayers are with Martha and the entire family at this time of great loss. May God be with you now and forever.##imported-begin##J. R. & Mary Murray##imported-end##
