Shoemate, Ruffis. Passed away on January 1, 1974 at Cafritz Hospital, beloved father of Beatrice, Elva, Eunice; two sisters, Bessie and Agnes; three brothers, a host of relatives and friends. Friends may call Saturday, January 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Johnson and Jenkins Funeral Home, 4804 Georgia ave., n.w., where services will be held Monday, at 12:30 p.m.