Thomas “Tom” Ruth

By | February 4, 2016

Thomas “Tom” Ruth, age 72, of Oak Hill, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at his home. He was born in Oak Hill on August 4, 1943 to the late James E. and Faye E. (Woodruff) Ruth.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay Ruth, of Oak Hill; son, Brint Ruth; grandchildren, Thomas Grant Ruth and Brittany Lanae Ruth; sister, Donna Lloyd and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Edward Ruth and Louis Clayton Ruth.

Tom was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of the Portland Masonic Lodge #366. He retired in 1999 after approximately 20 years from Buckeye Hills Career Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill with Pastor Linda Plummer officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A masonic service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillumfuneralhomes.com