Sgt. Major David Paul Rouffy

Sgt. Major David Paul Rouffy, US Army National Guard Active Guard Reserve (Ret.), 58, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Born on June 13, 1963 in Manhasset, New York, he was the son of Mary Margaret “Peggy” Rogers Rouffy and Fernand “Frank” Emanuel Rouffy, Jr.

David is survived by his wife, Holly Celio Rouffy; his brother, Michael Rouffy; beloved uncle, Edward Rouffy; beloved aunts, Virginia Rouffy, Mary Ann Rogers and Alvina Rogers; one niece, Caitlin Celio; numerous cousins and one cat, Mademoiselle Simone Bouvier.

After graduating high school from TASIS, England in 1981, he enrolled in the University of South Carolina that same year. While at USC, he was a founding member of Delta Upsilon. In addition, it was while he was at USC that he joined the SCNG. Prior to his senior year, he was offered an AGR position. After much deliberation, he decided to accept it. David received his Bachelor of Science degree online in 2009.

David served 28 years in SCNG, including one year beginning the fall of 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received a Bronze Star for service during his deployment. David was a member of Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) and received the Order of St. Michael from the Jimmy Doolittle Chapter. Induction into the Order of St. Michael is intended to recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to the promotion of Army Aviation in ways that stand out in the eyes of the recipients, seniors, subordinates and peers. After leaving the Army, David took a position with the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

David had many interests and hobbies, including travel and cooking. He had travelled in the Middle East and a great part of Europe during his teen years. Most notably, he and his wife, Holly, took a tour of the Bordeaux region of France in October 2018. David and Holly were considered “foodies” by family. During their travels through the Southeast, they avoided chain restaurants as much as possible and instead they liked to try local places featured on television.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elmwoodfhcolumbia.com for the Rouffy family.