Paul Richard Ruark

Paul Richard Ruark, 82, of Wheelersburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday March 20, 2015. Paul was born July 26, 1932 in Wheelersburg, a son of the late Arnold Lee and Tillie Marie Ruark. Paul retired from Empire Detroit Steel in 1993. Before he was employed with the steel mill he worked on the New Boston Police Department. After Paul graduated from High School he served in the United States Air Force in Roswell, New Mexico for four years. Paul served on the New Boston Board of Education for seventeen years. In 2012 Paul received his fifty year Mason pin.

Paul is survived by his loving wife Inez V. Jones Ruark whom he married April 3, 1954. Daughters Paula and Barney Sommer of San Ramon, CA. and Kim and Bernie Tilley of Wheelersburg. Grandson Josh and Megan Sommer, Granddaughters Danielle Sommer and Kaylee Tilley. Great Granddaughter Scarlett Sommer. Paul is also survived by his Brother-in-law Hap Lawson and Niece Tammy Nelson and her husband Fred along with his Great Niece and Nephew Amy and Michael Nelson and a niece, Kristin Tolle. Paul enjoyed sharing the good news of the Gospel, sitting on the front porch with his wife, playing contract rumee with his grandchildren, watching The Ohio State Buckeyes and eating dinners with his family more than anything else in the world. Paul's love for his favorite scripture was shard with his granddaughter's and was recited regularly by the whole family: "Cast your cares upon Him, for he cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7. Paul's strong, vibrant and beautiful spirit and love touched everyone he interacted with and will now continue to live on through his wife, children, grandchildren and all of those he touched through his life. He was proceeded in death by his Father and Mother Arnold and Tilley Ruark, sister Dot Lawson and brother Jerry Ruark. Paul will deeply be missed but we know for certain that he is feasting at the Lord's table and celebrating with God. A beautiful carnation, Paul's favorite flower, bloomed in Heaven on the first day of Spring.

Services will be 1:00 p.m Tuesday March 24, 2015 at New Boston First Church of God with Pastor Acy Gibson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday 6 to 8 p.m at D. W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME IN NEW BOSTON with Masonic Services by Western Sun Masonic Lodge #91 at 8 p.m.. Additional visitation will be 1 hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.dwswickfuneralhome.com.