Frederick C. 'Freddie' Ruark Sr., 60

CHURCH CREEK - Frederick C. "Freddie" Ruark Sr., 60, of Church Creek, passed away at his home on Monday Sept. 22, 2008. He was born at Hoopersville on Sept. 29, 1947, and was a son of the late Elmer G. Ruark Sr. and the late Brooksie Creighton Ruark Powley. He attended schools at Hoopersville and South Dorchester. Freddie had worked at Bumble Bee in Cambridge as a shipping clerk, and after they closed he had worked on the water. He enjoyed working with his classic cars and NASCAR as well as working his crab pots. Freddie enjoyed spending time with his family. He had been in failing health since last September when he passed away at his home on Monday. Survivors include his life companion of 21 years, Donna McAllister of Church Creek; one son, Freddie Ruark Jr. of Cambridge; one daughter, Jackie Ruark of Cambridge; two grandchildren, Courtney Ruark and Marissa Willey; three sisters, Bonnie Newcomb of Hurlock, Etta Powley of Wingate, Nancy Todd of Cambridge; four brothers, Elmer G. Ruark Jr. of Linkwood, Joseph K. Ruark of Hoopersville, Luther P. Ruark of Cambridge and Clarence E. Ruark of Hoopersville; the mother of his children, Jacqueline and Fred Ruark Jr., Sharon K. Ruark of Cambridge; several nieces and nephews and very close friends, Norma Lee and Donald L. Richardson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Arvie Joe Ruark. A funeral service was held on Thursday September 25 at 1 PM at the Thomas Funeral Home in Cambridge with the Rev. Joe Kelly officiating. Interment followed at Dorchester Memorial Park. The family received friends during the hour preceding the service. Pallbearers were Joe Ruark Jr. A.J. Ruark, Luther Ruark Jr., Richard Ruark, Josh Ruark, Reggie Powley, Justin Newcomb and Dwayne Paul. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hoopers United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 10, Fishing Creek, Maryland 21634.