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Thursday, February 19, 2026
8:30 - 10:00 am (Central time)
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Alvin Otis Ruffin, age 65, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Alvin was employed for 31 years a Supervisor with Atmos Entergy. Loving father of Alvin Cotwright, Alisa Cotright, Alvieyle Moore, Alvin Moore, and Johnell Ross. Son of the late Hannah Ruffin Prince, Alvin and Joyce Carter. Grandson of the late Henry and Josephine Ruffin. Beloved brother of Mark Carter, Elaine and Letha Ruffin, and the late Gregory Prince. Niece of Vida and Albertha Ruffin, Gladys Butler, and the late Bertha Jackson, Albertha Anderson, Joyce Lewis, Celeste, Henry, Wilbert, and Joseph Ruffin, Sr., Douglas Anderson, Sr., Vernon Lewis II, Eli Jackson, Sr., and Burnell Nevels. Godson of the late Elnora Cosse. Godfather of the late Kerry Spears, Jr. Alvin is also survived by 6 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Rev. David Richard, officiating. Interment: Westlawn Cemetery-Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
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