James Robert "Bob" Ruppe, Jr., age 60

James Robert "Bob" Ruppe, Jr., age 60, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016.

Born January 16, 1956 in Charleston, SC, he was a son to the late James Robert Ruppe, Sr. and Syble Honeycutt Ruppe. He was a longtime member of Broad River Baptist Church. Bob was a creative person who displayed his artistic abilities by photography and drawing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Tom Bunting.

Survivors include two daughters, Carrie Ruppe Edwards of Hillsville, Virginia and Melanie Ruppe Clark and husband, Nathan of Inman, SC; a son, Dustin Ruppe also of Inman; three sisters, Glenda Ruppe Melnyk and husband, William of Tennessee, Deborah Ruppe Rogoff of SC and Roberta Ruppe Rose and husband, Vic of NC; brother, Richard Eric Ruppe and wife, Carol also of NC. He is also survived by two grandsons.

A memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Glenda Melnyk officiating.

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.