Major Eugene "GPAW" John DeRuyter passed away peacefully at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice on February 18th, 2019 at the age of 97. He proudly served his county in the US Air Force and was a WWll veteran.

Eugene was married to the late Dorothy Joy Young DeRuyter (1978).

Eugene will be sadly missed by his daughter Debbie (Gary), son David,  his grandchildren Nicholas (Michelle), George (Jessi), Stephany (Greg), and great grandchildren Xavier and Novalee along with other family and friends.

Eugene was born in Antigo, Wisconsin. The son of the late Levi and Clara DeRuyter.  He was the oldest of 5 brothers, the late Arden, Lyle, LeRoy, and Melvin DeRuyter. He moved to Buffalo, New York and loved to bowl, golf, and loved the Lord.  In 1980 he moved south to Atlanta, Georgia and was a member of the Dunwoody Country Club.

Eugene touched so many people in his life with his sense of humor and care for others.

Memorial will be held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. Processional to Georgia National Cemetery will begin at Lakeside Funeral Home in Woodstock, Georgia. Date and time to be announced.

In leu of flowers or donations for burial costs please donate to Lakeside Funeral Home for their services in his name.