Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Ray E. Ruff, Sr., and Minnie Suber Ruff.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his daughters, Leslie Bundrick and Tracy (Donny) Feigel; four grandchildren, Rae, Stone, Shelby, and JD; his sisters, Dottie (Frank) Leonard and Cathy Wilson; and his five furry children, Maggie, Hank, Freddie, Sassy and Kitty Littler.
Also surviving is his former wife Judy Ruff.
A special thank you is extended to the Nurses and Healthcare workers with Gentiva Hospice for their kind and loving support.
Private services will be held for the Friends of Bill, Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 3:30pm at Mackey Mortuary.
A Reception will be held Saturday from 4:30pm – 5:30pm where the family will receive friends; followed by a Memorial Service at 6:00pm.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society of Greenville; and the Humane Society of Greenville.