Leo Wayne Ruddle, age 54 of Franklin, WV passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV. Mr. Ruddle was born on June 18, 1955 in Harrisonburg, VA, the son of Lona Alice Meadows Ruddle of Franklin, WV and the late Virgil Lee Ruddle (1-4-1988). Leo graduated from Franklin High School in 1973. He loved Harley Motorcycling and Tractor Trailor Driving. Mr. Ruddle was a Tractor Trailor Driver for Ruddle Trucking and worked for American Woodmark for five years. He was a member of the Ruddle Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his mother, Leo is survived by: A son, Christopher A. Ruddle and Wife Melanie, Franklin, WV; A Sister, Martha Lee Kimble and Husband Charles, Franklin, WV; 2 Grandchildren, Makailyn and Ryelan Ruddle; A Nephew, Charles Lee Kimble and a Great-Niece, Shania Kimble. In addition to his father, Mr. Ruddle was preceded in death by a Brother, Harlan Roy Ruddle.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 8, 2009 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home, Franklin, WV. Rev. Kevin Lee Hand will conduct funeral services on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at the Ruddle Cemetery in Ruddle, WV. Memorials may be made to Mountain Hospice or Ruddle Cemetery.
i wanted to let you know that your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily, enjoy the beautiful memories that you have of leo he was a very nice person and wonderful neighbor! ill keep you in my prayers, may God bless you all in this time of sorrow
Erica Black Posey
Angela Lafferre 2009-11-07 01:36:07
Working with Leo was a great 5 years. He was a great co-worker and friend. He is in God's hands now You are all in my prayers. He will never be forgotten.
Leo lives in our hearts
Mary Lou 2009-11-07 13:01:06
Leo was the life of the party and a natural born clown. In our kid years, he used to entertain his cousins with outrageous antics and have us laughing hysterically. He would fall off the porch in the aluminum chairs. He would sit on his bike and wait for a car to pass by and yell and fall into the ditch or he would stand at the side of the road and pretend the passing car ran over his foot or he was hit by the fender. Drivers would stop and get out to see if he was ok. I remember Aunt Lona yellin at him all the time, “Ohhh, Leooo! ….” Leo had a sense of humor that kept us laughing all through the years. He jokingly said he must have damaged his neck from falling off the shed and landing on the outhouse. He loved the outdoors, biking, 4-wheelin, and teasing everybody. He had a southern charm and was considerate and gave respect to all. I think all the ladies had a crush on him. If you needed a hug, Leo would give...
Lisa Champ 2009-11-07 17:48:29
I have known Leo all my life and worked with him for a few years at American Woodmark. He was a lot of fun to be around and will be greatly missed. My sympathy to all the family.
DIXIE KELLER SHOWALTER 2009-11-09 10:52:51
I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOUR FAMILY. SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS ILLNESS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE MEMORIES. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Cindy 2009-11-13 07:08:10
Leo was very sweet and caring and I wish I could have know him better. He was always joking and didn't seem to let anything bother him. I will always cherish his memories.
Harrisonburg, VA, the son of Lona Alice Meadows Ruddle of Franklin, WV and the late Virgil Lee Ruddle (1-4-1988). Leo graduated from Franklin High School in 1973. He loved Harley Motorcycling and Tractor Trailor Driving. Mr. Ruddle was a Tractor Trailor Driver for Ruddle Trucking and worked for American Woodmark for five years. He was a member of the Ruddle Presbyterian Church.