Birth date: Feb 19, 1938 Death date: Jan 1, 2025
JAMES SARGENT “PETE” RUBY, JR., 86, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Pete led a life of loyal service reflected in his love of family and leadership in the community. Born February 19, 1938 in Memphis, Tenn., Pete was the Read Obituary
In my memory of Pete Jr, I wrongly said “I lived bringing around “ them. I obviously meant: “I LOVED BEING” around them! Sorry for the mistake!!
Pete Jr was my cousin and I always lived bringing around him and his brother, Ken. Their Mother, Maggie, was so precious and I loved visiting her when my Mother lived in Memphis! But the most fun thing I remember most fondly is that my father, Milton Meador, worked for the Ford Motor company and my Dad was super loyal to Ford. He and Pete Sr always joked about that, and my Dad thought everyone should own a Ford and certainly NOT a Chevrolet!! One day many, many years ago my Mom, Dad and I were visiting Pete, Maggie and the boys, Pete Jr and Ken. When we went out to the car to leave, Dad was teasing Pete Sr about his Chevrolet. About that time Pete Sr started to open his Chevrolet’s car door AND the handle came off on his hand! There has never been a funnier (for my Dad) and horrible (for Uncle Pete) event ever! Dad never let Uncle Pete forget that. And of course we never let Pete Jr forget it either! It was a precious memory for all of us (except Uncle Pete).
But we never stopped loving each other and enjoying family!
Pete Jr was always special to me, as was Ken. I am just sorry I never got to spend much time with them as I grew older and lived in other states. God bless his whole family! May God’s Love give each of them peace, comfort and great expectations of seeing him again one day🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹
Pat Meador
“Mr. Ruby” was a man who first met me well over 40 years ago. I was dating his daughter Sylvia back then. (That was smart, but otherwise, I was just a dumb kid!) I’m sure I was a thorn in his side at times, yet he was (mostly, lol) patient with my antics, as was his gracious and kind wife. As life moved on, I completed my schooling at nearby Harding Academy, where his daughters also attended, and my time with him and his family faded into the past along with the decades.
Many years later, when their father was living alone as a widower, Sylvia, Julia, and I reconnected via social media. They reached out to ask if I could help them make their father’s home safer and more comfortable. It was an honor to be asked. The subsequent reintroduction led me now not to “Mr. Ruby,” but to “Pete”! The years had provided us both with a sweeter grace for friendship as older men, and I am thankful for the gift of time spent with him.
During his remaining years at his Cherry Rd. home, various projects brought me to his service. During those times, he and I often sat and talked at length about all kinds of topics. It was an easy camaraderie, and I’m profoundly grateful to have shared that season of his life. His pride in his family—his daughters and grandchildren—was unwavering, and it warmed my heart to see how deeply fulfilled he was by their love and significant accomplishments.
It was a high privilege to have known Pete. His memory will always bring a smile to my face!
Julia, Sylvia and I grew up together- we are basically sisters in our hearts…Mr and Mrs Ruby were always so kind and always treated me like I was part of their family. It has meant so much to me. I’m sending Julia and Sylvia all my love and prayers during this difficult time.
R.I.P. Mr Ruby….he is at final rest now that he is with Mrs Ruby again as they continue to watch over the family. Much love xxx
