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Ruffner, Douglas B.

Design Engineer With John Deere

  • Friday, April 29, 2016

Douglas B. Ruffner, 57, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Doug was a graduate of 1977 Red Bank High School and earned a BS degree from Tennessee Tech. He was a design engineer with John Deere.

Survivors include his step-father, Tommy Standifer of Chattanooga; brother, Charles (Ivina) Ruffner, Jr., of Kingston, Tn.; one nephew; and several cousins.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 2, in Greenwood Cemetery with Reverend Eric Duble officiating.

Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences. 

Arrangements are by LaneFuneral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.

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