Ruben Clyde Bertram was born January 6, 1937, and departed this life Sunday, January 12, 2025, reaching the age of 88 years. He was the son of the late Addis and Bertha (Asberry) Bertram.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, Addis and Bertha Bertram, he was preceded in death by: four brothers, Howard, Ernest, Eulan, and Thomas Bertram; and five sisters, Beth Todd, Suvellia, Eva, Letha Fulton, and Daisy Alice Fulton.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, between 10 am – 1 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 1 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Ruben Clyde Bertram Memorial Fund, c/o Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.