Thomas "Hank" Albert Ruff, 86, of Waynesville, sadly passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026.  He was born in Haywood County on May 27, 1940, to loving parents Leonard and Edna (Reece) Ruff.  

Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.  A Funeral Service honoring Hank's life will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville, NC.  Interment will immediately follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville.  

Please check back in the coming days for a full obituary.  

The care of Mr. Ruff has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville.