Mr. Bobby "Bob" Paul Ruise

July 20, 1940 - February 26, 2021

Ruise – Bobby “Bob” Paul Ruise, age 80, of Sanderson, Florida passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Heartland Health Care Center in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Margaretta, Florida on July 20, 1940 to the late Paul Ruise and Evelyn Edwards Ruise. Bob was a lifelong resident of Baker County. He graduated from Richardson High School in Lake City, FL and soon after started working. Bob met the love of his life, Patsy Marie Jefferson, in 1975 and they were happily married on March 16, 1979. Bob was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He was dedicated to his career as a Steel Worker for Ameri Steel in Baldwin where he faithfully served for over 30 years. When Bob wasn’t working, he enjoyed watching western movies, WWE wrestling, basketball, football, and NASCAR racing. He played softball in his younger years and cheered on numerous basketball and football teams later in life. More than anything, Bob was a family man who loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them all. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gordon and Keith Ruise; and sisters, Betty Ruise and Mildred Canaday. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Patsy Marie Ruise of Sanderson, FL; sons, Mackinley (Anne) Ruise of Raleigh, NC, Arnold (Angie) O’Neal of Lake Wales, FL, Byron Ruise of Fayetteville, NC, Brandon Ruise and Michael Jefferson, Jr. both of Sanderson, FL; daughters, Jodi (Troy) Stegall of Margaretta, FL, Carman Robinson of Trenton, NJ, Shelley (Jeremy Scippio) Ruise of Jacksonville, FL, and Dana Ruise of Sanderson, FL; brother, Kenneth (Helen) Ruise of Pompano Beach, FL; sisters, Sandra (Larry) Harden and Paulette (Stanley) Hunter both of Pompano Beach, FL, and Glennon Ruise of Jacksonville, FL; 17 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; caring brother -in-law, Michael Jefferson, Sr. of Sanderson, FL; special friends, Satchel (Carolyn) Paige of Sanderson, FL, Scott (Deborah) Booze of Macclenny, FL, Benjamin Thomas of Sanderson, FL; along with many extended family and friends Bobby loved. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 12:00 pm at Faith Bible Church, 15902 US Highway 90, Sanderson, FL 32087 with Pastor Videll Williams and Bishop Vick Givens officiating. Interment will follow at Quitman Cemetery, Sanderson, FL. Visitation will be held Saturday an hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700.