James Robinson Ruple, Jr.

James  R. Ruple, Jr., age 78, of Palmyra, MI, passed away, January 27, 2015.  He was born March 31, 1936, in Lyons, OH, the son of James Sr. & Bessie (Viers) Ruple.  On September 15, 1957, he married Deanna Trigg, she preceded him in death on July 5, 2014.  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Ruth Irene (Ruple) Miller, two brothers, Burton Roy Ruple and Frank Fae Ruple, two half sisters, Vivian Martin and Viola Merx, granddaughter, Tonya Ruple Parker and beloved dog, Taco.  He is survived by his children, Jobie (Mary) Ruple, Robin (Sandy) Ruple, Jaymie Capetillo, Timothy (Renee) Ruple, Laurie Ruple, Kimberly Ruple, James Ruple, Jr. and Troy (Lynnette) Ruple, thirty three grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren and his sister, Sue Ruple Woodring.  Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, February 2, 2015, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI, with Rev. Terry Stoddard officiating.  Visitation will also be on Monday from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.  www.PurseFuneralHome.com