Jessie C. Ruffin, Sr., age 86 of Grayson, passed away May 11, 2011. Jessie proudly served his country during WW II in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Baptist Tabernacle on Luckie Street, Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; surviving are his son, Jessie C. Ruffin, Jr., Grayson; brothers, Donald Ruffin, Leesburg and Clifford Ruffin, Albany. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, May 13, 2011 in Eternal Hills Chapel with Rev. Danny Odom officiating. Interment, Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Hoschton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jessie's memory to the American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097. Tributes may be placed for Jessie at www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service at Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Snellville, 770-972-3155.
