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Chausey Ruff, 83

Chausey Ruff (Wilmington Funeral & Cremation)

WILMINGTON — Chausey Ruff, 83, passed Saturday January 20, 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family. Immediately prior to his death, he was also able to share goodbyes with family from afar. He was born on July 9, 1940, in Long Beach, California to the late Joe and Lupe Ruff.

After high school Chausey enlisted in the US Navy, proudly serving 4 years during the Vietnam War. His time aboard the USS Hamner allowed him to travel abroad and started his love of world history. Upon his return, he engaged in numerous vocations including construction and jewelry sales. Thanks to family friends who owned a salon, he began his lifetime career as a hair stylist and Cheveux Sales Representative. After retiring he relocated to Wilmington, NC to be closer to his daughter and family. During his retirement he was able to enjoy his passions of gardening, watching soccer, and mostly spending quality time with his grandsons.

Chausey never met a stranger, would give the shirt off his back and he sure lit up a room! We joked he knew all our neighbors before we did. His larger than life and loving personality will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Andre Ruff, sisters Eleanor Segrist, Betty Pendray and Darlene Beason. He is survived by his daughter Chelsey Overton and husband Brad along with their sons Beckett, Berkley and Collins; grandchildren Rosa, Bella and Chance Ruff; sisters Mary Sundeen (Jim) and Jo Anna Dorn (Mike); and a number of nieces of nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Wilmington Funeral and Cremation at 1535 S. 41st Street in Wilmington NC. Friends and Family are also invited to a Celebration of Life at Plantation Landing Clubhouse at 342 Gaskins Lane at 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can made to Welcome Home Angel in his memory.

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