Mr. Willie was born on February 25, 1953 to the late Mrs. Mary Nell Buyck and the late Mr. Willie James Ruffin, Sr. On March 14, 2011 God called him to rest, we will truly miss him, but God knows best.
Willie received his education at North Western Sr. High in Miami, Florida. He also attended Miami Dade Community College for two years.
Willie was employed by the city of Miami and Dade County School System in Miami Florida. He retired on May 29, 2008. His passion was Martial Arts in which he held a black belt in two categories and ranked second in the Nation.
He was preceded in death by sister, Louise Ruffin and uncle, Thomas Buyck.
Willie was a devoted and beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Alice Ruffin, step-daughter, Sherry (Ronald) McKenzie; two step-sons, Christopher (Jackie) Jones, Cory Jones; adopted son, Jawaan Mitchell-Ruffin; two brothers, David Ruffin and Joseph Ruffin; One sister, Gwen Ruffin; Uncle, Joseph (Gladys) Buyck; Aunt, Delana (Edward) Goodwine; Three sisters-in-law, Florence J. Hall, Mary F. Henry and Carol (Bruce) Robins; Two brothers-in-law, Nathan E. Jones and William (Jeanette) J. Jones, Jr.; four grandsons; one granddaughter two great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and two best friends.
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