The late Benjamin C. Ruffin was born on January 9, 1961 to Deacon Frank Ruffin and the late Genease Spraggins Ruffin in Lisman, Alabama. He departed his life on June 20, 2020 at 7:45 pm in Anderson hospital after a long illness.
Benjamin leaves to mourn his kids – Wendell (Shandedra) Brooks, Alicia Ruffin, Alica Ruffin and LaQueena Jackson. He leaves behind his grandchildren – Javean, Kenzie, Bentley, Devionne, Yimoni, and Amhere. He leaves to mourn his father Frank Ruffin and his siblings – Diane Shannon (Deterick, Ashley, Joshua) Clementine (Joe) Johnson (Brandon and Fallon), Terrance Ruffin (Trent, Kendrick, Alicia, London), and Jeffrey (Cinda) Ruffin (Trevonica, Jeffrey Jr., Justin, Christian). He leaves to mourn his great uncles Wilbert (Zena) Smith and Donald (Yvette) Smith; special friend, Ronny McRae and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends.