James Ralph Ruby, 88, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab in Owensboro, KY.

He was born on September 24, 1935, in Evansville, IN to the late Sarah Gladys Dockery Ruby and James Starling Ruby. Ralph was a United States Airforce Veteran. He was formerly employed with Kentucky Reclamation as a supervisor and was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed gospel music and the outdoors. His greatest love was spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Yates Ruby and his sister, Christina Smith.

Survivors include his wife of fifty four years, Dora Sandefur Ruby; daughter, Dawn Michele McCord of Slaughters; step-daughter, Carol Ann Hancock of McClean County, KY; step-son, Tim Abrams of Madisonville, KY; granddaughter, Sydney McCord of Slaughters; grandson, Ely McCord of Graham, KY; great-grandson, Andrew Lee McCord Gadley of Graham; step-granddaughter, Shana Hancock of McClean County; step-grandson, Ethen Hancock of Paducah, KY; step-great-grandson, Lucas of Hanson; and three nieces.

A private graveside service will be held at Emberry Cemetery in Hanson, KY on Friday, January 5, 2024. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.