William S. Ruffin (“Coach Ruffin”), 57, departed this life on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born in Greenville, Alabama to the late Annie Will Ruffin, and Willie Hawkins on August 27, 1966.
Fond memories of William’s life will live on through his loving and devoted wife, Kim Ruffin. Children: William-Michael Ruffin, Michael-William Ruffin, Robert “RJ” Ruffin, and Ariana Williams. Father: Willie Hawkins (Diana). Sisters: Suzanne Ruffin-Williams (Terrance) and Brenda Ruffin. Great Aunt: Frances Shine (Herbert). Aunt: Minne G. Ruffin. Cousin: Charles Anthony Ruffin (Christina). Nieces: Ardrina Ruffin, Breanna Bryant, Madison Jones. Nephew Tommy Bryant III. Great niece: Jiya Wright.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Annie Bell “Big Mama” Ruffin; brother, Michael Ruffin; and paternal grandmother, Anna Marsh Hamilton.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service
Saturday, June 22, 2024 @ 1PM
First Assembly of God
6310 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey, FL
Nathan and Jamie Frank, Lead Pastor
Eulogist: Pastor Sherwayne Phillip
Union Missionary Baptist Church
First Assembly of God
Florence Lewis
June 8, 2024, 6:17 pm
He was a good Son, Father and Husband. Full of wisdom and compassion. Had a heart of gold. I will miss him dearly.
I loved him so much.
Stephanie E. Hill
June 9, 2024, 2:49 pm
Sending my condolences to my niece Kim and the children. Praying for you and the children. God give you strength and comfort.. Love you Aunt Steph.
LaMyra
June 9, 2024, 5:09 pm
We are praying for you all dearly for strength and comfort from the Holy Spirit. I have fond memories of Mr. William as he was a dear family friend.
With love,
LaMyra (Emory and Bonita’s daughter)
Curt
June 9, 2024, 11:04 pm
Rest up classmate, we will forever carry a Torch for you. In HS and life, you ran races worthy of medals and trophies, in this one, it’s worthy of a Crown.
Seaon Carter
June 9, 2024, 11:56 pm
William was one of my best friends in high school. Always had a smile and laugh when we talked. Ever since the 1st grade, he was one of the great friends and he will be missed. Rest well friend, rest well!!
Tony & Phyllis Bailey
June 10, 2024, 2:06 am
Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family. Our classmate William Ruffin will be truly missed 🙏🏾🙏🏾
R.I.P. William🕊️🥀
Charles Peterson
June 10, 2024, 2:32 am
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family. He will be truly missed he was a dear friend and a great man.
Claudine
June 10, 2024, 5:33 pm
My deepest condolences to you, Kim, and your whole family. William was a wonderful gentleman. I am praying that God provide you all the comfort and strength during this time of sorrow.
Ingrid de la Fuente
June 11, 2024, 2:11 am
Our most sincere condolences. Coach Ruffin was a wonderful
person and a staple of our community. He truly cared so much about his student athletes – whether it was his high school teams or AAU teams. We are grateful that he was there to support our daughter Liv through her last two years of high school and help her make her dream of playing college e basketball come true. Rest in peace, Coach, we will forever miss you.
Eleanor Thompson
June 12, 2024, 3:14 am
William was my classmate and cousin. He was a friend to those he met. Rest in peace cousin.
Robert McClaney Jr
June 14, 2024, 9:49 am
Condolences to the Ruffin family, sorry for your loss!!! The times we had on and off the track field to the basketball court are some of my best memories of Ruffin (The American Indian) was what we called him cause he was so fast. Just to be around him was never a dull moment always laughing. Rest Well My Brother Til We Meet Again!!!