Terry Charles Ruffin passed away on August 17, 2018 in Houston, TX with his family at bedside worshipping and praying to God during his transition into Heaven. He was born October 3, 1960 in Franklin, Louisiana.
Terry became a member of Apostolic Tabernacle Church in 2013, under the direction of Pastor Lester Roch in Houston, TX. There he served as a greeter and was part of the men’s worship committee. He loved his family time, and loved traveling with family and friends on many adventures. His favorite hobby was playing pool and dominoes with friends and family.
Terry is preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Reed Ruffin; father, John Madison Sr.; brother, John Madison III and sister, Cora Willington.
Terry is survived by his loving wife, Adriane Ruffin; children, Tasha Merchant, Shanell Prevost, Taranda Wilson, Taresha Ruffin, Terry Washington, Shaterriya Ruffin, Sheila Ruffin and Terry Ruffin Jr; brothers, Bradley Ruffin, Barry Madison, Bernard Madison and Rickey Moore; sisters, Faye Diop, Theresa Jones, Juanita Ferguson, Dora Rhine and Sherry Miller; surviving aunts, Agnes Jones, Brenda Brent, Audrey May Williams and Pearly Johnson Williams; goddaughter, Denise Madison Mathis. He leaves to mourn his legacy, 12 grandchildren, multiple nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Mrs. Adriane Ruffin.
Serving respectfully as active pallbearers, Barry Madison, Bernard Madison, Bradley Ruffin, Terry Ruffin, Jr., Dezmond Smith and Dennis Laurent. Serving, as honorary pallbearers, Fred Gibson, Michael Brown, Todd Gibson, Terry Thomas, and Ricky Moore.
The committal service is to follow the conclusion of the service at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77060. The family requests that you join them for the repass following the committal service at 3:00 p.m. at Oasis Reception Hall 14243 Stuebner Airline Rd, Houston, TX 77069.
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