James G. 'Jimmy' Ruark, 66

CAMBRIDGE - James G. "Jimmy" Ruark, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Dorchester General Hospital. He was 66. He was born in Cambridge on Oct. 16, 1942, and was a son of the late Gordy C. and Alice James Ruark. Mr. Ruark graduated from Cambridge High School. He was the class of 1960. He served in the Army National Guard. He was a master electrician and previously worked for John Tieder, and through Local Union IBEW 24, had worked on projects at Camden Yards, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. He also was a waterman. On Oct. 21, 1964 he married the former Donna Keyes. She passed away on Nov. 24, 1987. Some of his hobbies were fishing, and he was an avid sports fan. Mr. Ruark was a trustee of the Spedden Seward Cemetery. He was a member of Spedden United Methodist Church, where he was serving as Sunday School Superintendent. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 91 and Local Union IBEW 24. He is survived by a daughter, Sherri Lynn Thomas, of Cambridge; a son, Christopher J. Ruark, of Preston; three grandchildren, Hope Thomas, Scott Thomas, and Amy Ruark; and several aunts and cousins. A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 at Spedden United Methodist Church, with Rev. Pam Bockart officiating. Burial will follow at Spedden Seward Cemetery. Family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home in Cambridge. Memorial contributions can be made to the Spedden United Methodist Church, c/o Carolyn Wright, 507 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD 21613; or to the Spedden Seward Cemetery, c/o Edward Howard, 5829 Hudson Wharf Road, Cambridge, MD 21613.