John Richard Ruggles

John Richard Ruggles, 65, of the Wheat Ridge Community at Unity in Adams County, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1959. He was preceded by his father, Robert Richard Ruggles.

John is survived by his mother: Laura (Thomas) Ruggles, one daughter, Tasha Renee (Curtis) Smith of Boonville, North Carolina, one brother, Rickey Joe Ruggles, of Unity, one grandson, Jacob Tyler Smith, grandparents; John and Carlean Ruggles and many nieces and nephews.

John served as township trustee for Oliver township for 16 years. He was a kind, quiet man that valued honesty and family above all else. He was always willing to go the extra mile to help anyone he happened across. He will be sorely missed by his family and countless friends.

The Memorial Service is Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2 PM at the Wheat Ridge Presbyterian Evangelical Church near Unity in Adams County, Ohio.

Lafferty Funeral Home Incorporated serves the family.
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Condolences

Joseph Frost - May 31, 2025

My condolences to the Ruggles family. My family lived down the road from him and his for decades and he was there with humor, knowledge, and a helping hand. While he may gone, his presence and spirit will live on in the Wheat Ridge community. John was a great man and I'm happy to have known him.

Phil & Vicki Rhonemus - May 18, 2025

Dear Ruggles Family, Continuing to keep all of you in our prayers and thoughts. Sincerely,

Harry and Lynn Slusher - May 14, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. John was such a good man. He will be missed.