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Darrle (Ruffin) Dotson

Dec 18, 1964 – Sep 27, 2019

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Services will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 12:00 noon in Midtown Church of Christ (1704 – 13th Street). Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Viewing will be in the church on Friday from 11 am – 12 noon.

Racine – Darrle (Ruffin) Dotson, age 54, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019. He was born December 18, 1964 to R.L. and Mary Lou (nee: Lee) Ruffin in Cook County, Illinois. He was educated in his younger years in Cook County, and later, in Racine, WI. Darrle, affectionately known as D.R., was a handyman all of his adult life – doing jobs such as: lawn care, construction, roofing, home repairs, car repairs…..and, yes, loving his family & friends too – a job Darrle also loved!

Darrle was blessed with two wonderful daughters, Sparkela Allen & Talayzia Vaughn, both of Racine; and six grandchildren, R’Kyrion, R’Shari, Ry’Shawn, Re’al, Reign & A’dore Allen, all of Racine. Darrle also leaves to cherish his memories: three brothers, Lester (Sylvia) Dotson of Lockport, IL; Raymond Dotson & Robert Ruffin, both of Racine; three sisters, Teresa (Travis) Klyce, Jan Dotson & Rhonda Ruffin, all of Racine; two uncles, Henry (Renee) Lee of Racine & Jack Davis of Joliet, IL; special niece, D’maya Ruffin; many other dear nieces, nephews, cousins & friends – all of which Darrle loved so much…and that love was returned. Darrle was preceded in death by his parents, R.L. & Mary Lou (nee: Lee) Ruffin; brother, James Shariff Ruffin; maternal grandparents, Robert & Beatrice Lee; and aunt, Juanita (Jack) High.

Services will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 12:00 noon in Midtown Church of Christ (1704 – 13th Street). Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Viewing will be in the church on Friday from 11 am – 12 noon.

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  1. BRENDA PETTY says

    October 3, 2019 at 11:33 pm

    my condolences and prayers to the family

  2. Rina Lambert says

    October 4, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    Deepest sympathy ….he will be truly missed

  3. Shanda smith says

    October 4, 2019 at 8:28 pm

    Condolences and prayers to the family. Jane sending prayers to you and your family
    Love all
    Shanda smith

  4. Woodie and Angie says

    October 5, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    My condolence to the family

  5. THE HICKS says

    October 7, 2019 at 5:23 am

    GOD WILL MAKE A WAY.

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