Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....James J.  Ruffin February 21 1905
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The Butler Herald - Feb 22, 1905

Death of Mr. J.J. Ruffin

Mr. James J. Ruffin after an illness of less than three days quietly breathed his
last at his home in Reynolds at 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning Feb 21, 1905.  Mr.
Ruffin was 90 years 3 months and 6 days of age, consequently he was one of the
oldest and best known citizens of the county -- a gentleman of good health and
fine constitution.

Saturday evening  he was feeling a little unwell and decided he would take a
rest.

Sunday morning he showed signs of considerable weakness and a physician was called
in who saw at once that but little relief could be given as there was no pain or
suffering but a weakness from old age and giving away of his entire physical
system.  His system continued to weaken and on Tuesday morning he quietly passed
unto rest like the fading away of a candle.

Mr. Ruffin in every walk of life was a good and true man. By honestly,
perseverances and economy he managed to lay aside a comfortable living for his
family and leaves to the world a rich inheritance of deeds.

He was born in South Carolina [error: North Carolina] but in early life came to
Georgia and in 1861 he settled in Butler where he lived for many years and moved
to Reynolds a few years ago.

Mr. Ruffin was also a brave soldier who served his country faithfully in the
Indian and Confederate war.  He was not a member of any church but tried to be
governed by the golden rule and in this he exemplified a true Christian character,
that might well be emulated. 

His death was a sad shock to his family and friends but they have the comforting
assurance that he lived well and died in the trumph of peace.

Mr. Ruffin leaves two sons and two daughters. Messrs G.T. Ruffin, of Reynolds;
H.J. Ruffin of Alma, Texas; Mrs. S.L. Parker of Roane, Texas and Mrs. M.E.
Layfield of Hart, Indian Territory besides a devoted wife and many friends and
relatives to mourn their loss. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Little
Vine near Reynolds on Wednesday morning, the funeral service conducted by Rev. J.
Swain.

Additional Comments:
1st wife: Sarah Averett (Jun 16, 1816 - Feb 1, 1888) also buried in Little Vine
(New Hope Primitive Baptist Cemetery)

2nd wife: Carrie Shines Lucas (married Aug 1, 1889)

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