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In Memory

Doug Ruby - Class Of 1944

Richard Douglas Ruby, "Doug" 87, of Clovis, NM, died Wednesday March 5, 2014, at Retirement Ranch of Clovis. Cremation has taken place. Services will be held at a later date.

Doug was born September 27, 1926, to Donovan Nelson and Elene Jane (Rodabough) Ruby in Danbury, NE. He married Nora McCool October 7, 1957, in Clovis, NM. He worked as a bricklayer and retired after 45 years. Doug was a member of First Baptist Church in Springlake, TX, and the BAC (Bricklayers International Union). He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Nora of the home; two sons, Richard Paul Ruby of Earth, TX, an Thomas (Barbara) Ruby of Buckeye, AZ; two daughters, Susan Ruby of Nashville, TN, and Gloria (Dennis) Kersey of North Dakota; step daughters, Laquita Harmon of Clovis, NM, and Sharron (James) Truelock of Dennison, TX; two sisters, Connie Crab and Donna Spears of Arvada, CO; 12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donovan and Ilene; daughter-in-law, Patty Ruby; son-in-law, Kay Harmon.