Charles K. Ruse Jr. Obituary

Charles K. Ruse Jr. (Ocala, Florida) passed away on July 14, 2026. Charles, born on August 20, 1948 in Daytona Beach, Florida, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Charles will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Charles will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Charles’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Ruse, Sr. and Priscilla Johanna Bordelon Ruse. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Ruse; his children, Danielle Ruse (Andrew Dempsey) and Charles Ruse III; and his daughter-in-law Bobbie Ruse.

In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to be gifted to the Humane Society.