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Julian Donald "Bud" Ruff, age 77, husband of Donna Campbell Ruff of Rutherfordton, NC died Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Bud was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late Claude Wesley Ruff and Pauline Lawter Ruff.
He was a US Navy veteran serving two tours in Vietnam aboard the USS Park County, USS Duluth and USSA Guadal Canal,
Bud was an independent contractor, owner operator of Ruff's used cars, owner operator of Cove Creek Poultry Farm and was associated with Case Farms for 12 years.
Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his wife Donna include his children; Bud Ruff Jr., James Ruff (Ellie), Kim Bailey (Willie); six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, sisters Lois Taylor, Geneva Flynn, Juanita Wallace (Jerry), and Donna Rollins; brothers Richard Ruff, Billy Ruff (Loretta) and Tim Ruff.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Diane Pace; a brother Marshall Ruff and a grandson Billy Ruff.
A celebration of Bud's life was held July 20 at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rev. Brian Nelon and Rev. Todd Lawter officiating. Military honors were provided by the Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard.
