Emory Jerry Ruark

Emory "Jerry" Ruark, 59, of Marietta passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016.  Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, September 28 in the chapel of Medford-Peden Funeral Home with burial to immediately follow at Georgia Memorial Park.  Jerry moved to Cobb County, Georgia in 1969 and was well-known around the area.  Many considered him to be a wonderful friend and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.  He is preceded in death by his parents, William & Barbara Ruark; sister, Sandra Drummond and step-daughter, Jennifer Green.  Jerry is survived by his brother, William "Tim" Ruark; sister, Charlotte Arnesen; stepsons, Jamie Ryan Green and Donovan Green; mother of his step-children, Marlene Jones; nephews, Kris Arnesen, Erik Arnesen, Neal Drummond and James Drummond; and 1 niece, Angel Drummond.  The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 27 from 4 PM to 8 PM at the funeral home.

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