Donald Ross Rufty

July 15, 1943 - February 28, 2019

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Obituary For Donald Ross Rufty

Donald Ross Rufty, 75, of Raleigh, North Carolina died at home on Thursday February 28, 2019. Donald was an avid reader with a love of science fiction and history. He was a mechanically-minded individual with a passion for automobile repair and classic car restoration.

Son of the late Merl Rufty and Ruth (Wike) Rufty, Donald is survived by his two daughters, Cynthia (husband, James) Timmons, and Angela Rufty.

Donald is remembered for the deep love he had for his girls and as a generous man who often used his time and expertise to meet the needs of others.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Donald’s name to United Methodist Agency for the Retarded (UMAR) www.umarinfor.com/donate/ OR Wheels for Hope http://wheels4hope.org/financial-donation/

A visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 1:00-3:00pm at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615.

Services

15 Mar

Visitation

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

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  • March 27, 2025

    Ray Brown

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I need to speak with someone in the family. Please call @ 336-757-9088

  • September 01, 2020

    Kellie Carpenter Brody & Family

    I remember staying with Aunt Kerry and Uncle Don when they were first married in a little backyard apartment when I was about about 5 or 6 years old. We spent a couple days looking at larger apartments for them to move closer to work. Fond memories of playing dressup in her prom dress, eating cookies baked with Aunt Kerry, watching tv with Uncle Don. So sad to learn that Uncle Don passed recently. My heart goes out to the family and friends. - Kellie Carpenter Brody

  • September 01, 2020

    james

    Highlight of summer vacations for me was staying a day or two at Aunt Ruth,s house and being with Donald and Alan. I miss that. They were gentler times, the 50s. Donald was always an adventurous person in my world. I sympathize your loss and mine.

  • September 01, 2020

    Jean Granger

    Thinking of you at this most difficult time in your lives. I remember all Don's classic cars that he worked on and of which he was so proud. What a talent and drive for mechanical excellence! Much love and prayers. Wish we were geographically closer so we could be with you at this time. Love, Jean & Clay Granger

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