| Obit For | James Franklin Ruddick |
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| Headline | J. F. Ruddick Dead |
| Text | J. F. Ruddick died at his home northwest of Cassville, Thursday afternoon, March 21, 1918, following a lingering illness of more than two years of lung trouble, aged 60 years. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and interment made in Oak Hill cemetery in this city. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Ennes. James Franklin Ruddick was born June 10, 1858 to Benton County, Ark. He grew to manhood in that county. From there he came to Barry county and located near Seligman where he married Miss Nancy Arnhart. To them three children were born: Mrs. Walter Hisaw of Pierce City, Arthur Ruddick of Cherryvale, Kan., and Walter Ruddick of near Cassville. A few years after the death of Mrs. Ruddick he united in marriage with Miss Martha Wallace of near Seligman. To them two children were born: Mrs. Horace Gray of Monett and O. W. Ruddick now in the U.S. Army. He was a brother of Stephen Ruddick of near Aurora. He was a man of strict integrity, of a high sense of honor and always took an active interest in advancing the welfare of the community in which he lived. He was held in high esteem as a good citizen, neighbor and friend. |
| Newspaper | Cassville Republican |
| Date | March 28, 1918, Thursday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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