Rufus D. Eblen Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rufus D. Eblen, Jr., age 82, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022, under the care of Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN. Rufus enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an educator in Henderson County. He attended Western Kentucky University ultimately earning his Rank One degree. Rufus taught for more than 30 years at Henderson County High School. He poured countless hours and immeasurable talent into the English Department, and still found more to give by coaching the Academic Team. After his retirement in 1995, Rufus went on to teach English part time at Henderson County Community College. He was well liked and highly respected by students and colleagues alike. Rufus was a Kentucky Colonel and, of course, a big fan of UK Basketball. He loved to travel and did so extensively after retirement with his wife Ruth. Whether he was stateside or abroad, Rufus found joy in the journey of seeing new places and learning new things. Rufus was a lifelong member of Cairo United Methodist Church. He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family and loved the Lord. He leaves behind a larger than life legacy through the lives he impacted, and he will be missed. In addition to his parents, Rufus Sr. and Bessie Eblen, Rufus was preceded in death by his sisters Carolyn Romain and Nancy Romain. Rufus is survived by his wife of 56 years Ruth Eblen; son Paul Eblen; his three granddaughters: Ava, Hadley, and Sadie Eblen all of Henderson; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Rufus’ Life Celebration from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and again on Thursday starting at 9:00 a.m. at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the funeral home with Reverend Tommy Eblen officiating. Burial will follow at the Eblen Family Cemetery on Pruitt-Agnew Road in Henderson, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Cairo United Methodist Church at www.cairoumc.org or Heart to Heart Hospice at www.hearttohearthospice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com.

Rufus D. Eblen Jr.

February 19, 1940 - July 30, 2022