Kelvin Lorenzo Ruffin, age 63, of Waverly, Virginia, departed this life on March 25, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Kelvin Ruffin was born March 22, 1963, in Surry County, Virginia, to the late Ralph Webster Ruffin and Elvira Delores Ruffin.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Elizabeth Ruffin.

He was a graduate of Sussex Central High School.  He loved sports such as football (the Chicago Bears) and baseball etc.

Kelvin Ruffin worked at Smithfield Packing Company and had several other jobs. He accepted Christ and was once a member of Lily of the Valley Deliverance Church and before his transition he was fellowshipping at Calvary Community Church.

Kelvin Ruffin leaves to cherish his memories: six brothers, Ralph Ruffin (Evelyn), Alvin Ruffin, George Ruffin, Melvin Ruffin (Zulean), James Ruffin, and Charles Ruffin (Roxanne); five sisters, Doreatha Robertson (George), Betty Howard, Helen Collier (Lorenza), Elvira Boyd (Eddie) and Cynthia Ruffin; one devoted son, Lorenzo T'Shomba Judkins (his mother, Wanda Judkins); his brothers, Donté Bailey and Raiheem Winfield (deceased) and his sister, Johnell Judkins; one aunt, Dorethia Newby; one uncle, Claiborne Cooke (Rosemary); numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends; a devoted friend, Michell Uzzle.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Lily of the Valley Deliverance Church, 411 Oak Street, Waverly, VA, Bishop Marvin Drew, Pastor, eulogist.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.