Phillip L Ruff, 77, The Lord called home and eased the suffering after a long strenuous battle with lung disease on Sunday April 18, 2021. Phillip was born April 13, 1944 in Rushville, Ohio. He was a member of First Church of God, Rushville Lions and Tarhe Lions. Phillip was a distributor for several different companies before his retirement.
Phillip is survived by his wife of 56 years, Darlene (Strawn) Ruff, son, Rodney L Ruff, grandson, Hunter; sister-in-law, Pauline Ruff, sister, Barbara (George) Mowery, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his son, Todd A. Ruff, father, Carl G. Ruff, mother, Evelyn M. (Book) Ruff, brother, Paul Ruff.
Friends may call from 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday at the Halteman-Fett & Dyer funeral home. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Thursday at funeral home with Pastor David Helser officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fairhope Hospice or First Church of God.