Wednesday, January 12, 2022 10:35 am

Franklin Jerome "Jerry" Ruff, age 84 of Rutherfordton, died January 2, 2022.

Jerry as he was known, was born on October 7, 1937, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Rev. Wade Franklin Ruff and Carrie Peeler Ruff.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Callahan Ruff who died in 2020.

Jerry was a member of Second Baptist Church, Rutherfordton and he served in the US Navy. Jerry was an educator having taught in the Rutherford County Schools. He taught at Cool Springs Middle, R-S Middle and Ruth Elementary.

Survivors include a son, Jeromy Ruff of Rutherfordton, a brother, Phil Ruff of Rutherfordton, sisters, Brenda Terry and husband Jake, and Jennifer Richard all of Rutherfordton, one grandson, and a number of nieces and nephews.

No formal services will be held at this time.