James J. Ruffin Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 22, 2026, at the age of 77, James J. Ruffin Jr. (Baltimore, Maryland) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James J. Ruffin Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Ruffin Sr. and Clora King-Ruffin; his former wife Patricia Ann Smith Ruffin; and his siblings, Madelyn, Celestine, Hattie, Louise, Ann, Clora, Vernon and Armeta.

He is survived by: his children, Kenneth James Ruffin, Geri Strother, Lauren Ruffin and Shaun James Ruffin; his grandchildren, Carlycia Ruffin, Devin, Kenneth, Emmett and Rhodes; and his siblings, Elaine and Jerome. He is also survived by 130 foster children.