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Darrle (Ruffin) Dotson

Dec 18, 1964 – Sep 27, 2019

Service Details

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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November 13, 2019

The funeral service was just beautiful and very warming to everyone including my family. All the pictures they did and the employees were just fantastic. This is one funeral home I would highly recommend to anyone that wants to feel comfortable and to be treated like family. I can’t say enough good things because it was just such a warm welcome. Thank you to Mark and Mike. We couldn’t have done it without all of you.

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