Ruphas D. Sluss, age 82 of Kingsport, TN and formerly of Dublin, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019
at the Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. Born August 27, 1937 in Lebanon, VA he was the son of the late
Wade C. Sluss, Sr. & Audrey Johnson Sluss. His wife of 38 years, Shirley Jean Jones Sluss (2002), sister, Twila McBride
and brothers, Wade, Caroll, Randall, Kenneth, Garnett Sluss and an infant brother also preceded him in death.
Ruphas was a member of the Dublin United Methodist Church, the Dublin Lions Club and the Tazewell Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his
Sons
Kevin (Peggy) Sluss – Rocky Mounty, VA
Keith (Tina) Sluss – Kingsport, TN
Grandchildren
Marshall (Samantha) Sluss – Penhook, VA
Lauren Sluss – Kingsport, TN
Austin Sluss – Kingsport, TN
Kaetlyn Sluss – Rocky Mounty, VA
Ashton Sluss – Kingsport, TN
Great Grandchildren
Aaron, Elizabeth and Abigail Sluss
Sister
Darlene Riney – Myrtle Beach, SC
Brothers
Jack (Jane) Sluss – Dallas, TX
Orville (Brenda) Sluss – Riner
Several nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM – Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with
Rev. Don Hanshew officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin where he will be beside
his wife and with the cremated remains of his little dog “Bo” who died in 2014.
The family will receive friends one hour before service time Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
September 30, 2019 @ 9:24 pm
Dear Family and Friends of Ruphas,
I enjoyed getting to know Mr. Sluss in the Dublin Lions Club. He was always so friendly and a pleasure to work fundraisers with. I’m praying for everyone that God will comfort you during this time of loss.
In Christ,
Burl Bowman