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Hawthorne - Frank passed away October 3, 2016. A life long resident of Hawthorne, he was an avid outdoorsman & sports fan. Survived by his beloved mother; Tammy Rutledge (Curtis Aldridge); grandparents, Frank & Dorothy Gillins; stepmother, Tina (Donald) Quinn; the love of his life, Shatana Ivey; his children, Tyshawn Ivey, Frank Rutledge Jr., Treazure Rutledge; 11 siblings, Adrienne Gainey (Keith Hopkins), Keesha Rutledge, Dominic Gillins, Curvey Rutledge, Betty Rutledge, Jarret (April Kaye) Gillins, Paris Gillins Brittany (Brianna), Madaline Rutledge, Demeion Rutledge, and Demeya; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at New Hope United Methodist Church, Hawthorne, FL, Rev. Eugene Herring, Pastor, Elder R.J. Hutchinson, Presiding, Elder Kinnzon Hutchinson, Eulogist. Burial will be in Hawthorne Cemetery. Viewing Friday at PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF HAWTHORNE, 4-7 pm and Saturday at New Hope UMC 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. No viewing after eulogy. The cortege will form 10:15 a.m. at Tammy Rutledge's home. PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF HAWTHORNE.
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for FRANK RUTLEDGE
Bridgett Rutledge
October 7, 2023
Just to say that you´re still being missed and loved truly truly so much
WATCH OVER ME BROTHER!!!
KEESHA RUTLEDGE
October 29, 2016
MY BROTHER MY BROTHER IM STILL SPEECHLESS...I LOVE YOU FRANK AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH
Courteney Lewis
October 17, 2016
You are missed so very much. My Heart cries.
May God give peace & comfort to all.
Tosha Means
October 15, 2016
My prayers are with you and your family Tina.
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Frankie Hill
October 15, 2016
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gillins,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandson. Our prayer is that God will comfort you all and the rest of the family. Know that we love you and are thinking about you all.
Much love Gilbert and Frankie Hill
Iris Gordon
October 14, 2016
Deepest Sympathy May you Rest In Peace.
Kinnzon & Karla Hutchinson
October 14, 2016
Tammy & Family,
We want the family to know that our hearts are with you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carolyn Glenn
October 14, 2016
Tammy & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'll remember Lil' Franks smile. Gone too soon, but God knows best!
Love You
Angel Watson
October 14, 2016
May God Bless the Family in their time of sorrow.
Bridgett Rutledge
October 14, 2016
Frank you will be TRULY missed. ...Love you!.. Sending Prayer up and out to my family
Bridgett Rutledge
Shar Mceaster
October 14, 2016
I'll just say
You lead the way I'm not afraid of what it means for me to say....this life u gave is not my own I'm trusting you to hear my yes and lead me own.....yes lord yes lord my life is yours..
Frank this song is dedicated to you and your beautiful family you will be missed.your memories and goodness will dwell on forever and ever....
Love always cuhh
Glenn Gillins
October 13, 2016
I Love You Cuh RIP
October 13, 2016
Rest in peace God love you
The 5West family
October 13, 2016
TINA QUINN AND FAMILY.
For each thorn, there's a rosebud..
For each twilight- a dawn
For each trial- the strength to carry on.
For each storm cloud - a rainbow...
For each shadow - the sun...
For each parting - sweet memories when sorrow is done.
JOHN & WANDA BROOKS
October 13, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Patricia Bouie
October 13, 2016
Tammy and family, God is a very present help in time of need, your strength comes from God, My Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
seteria mitchell
October 13, 2016
Sending my condolences to his family, especially tara and the kids. you will be truly missed.
Kim McClain
October 13, 2016
Tina Quinn and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. He is a beautiful man and I pray that God will carry you through this time.
October 13, 2016
we love you no matter how far you are away from us!
CHRISTINA
October 13, 2016
FRANK WE ARE GONNA REALLY MISS YOU ALOT. MISS ALREADY TO BE HONEST. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US! FRANK YOU WERE A GOOD, FATHER, SON, BROTHER, AND COUSIN TO US ALL. YOU WILL ALWAYS AND EVER BE IN OUR HEARTS. LOVE YOU TO INFINITE AND BEYOND. REST IN HEAVEN. WE KNOW GRANDMA AND UNCLE BUM WILL TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOU! LOVE YA CUH
October 13, 2016
Cuz i will never forget that day me and you and Dozier was talking and laughing never thought it was my last time seeing you when i heard about it i cried so all i could say why cuz you will be always in my heart love you forever now you and auntie can dance together in Jesus house amen.
Shar Mack
October 13, 2016
May peace be with you rest in heaven Frank God bless you
Annette Smith
October 13, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tommy Williams
October 13, 2016
He Did Some Work For Me A Very Hard Worker.
He Will Be Missed In The Community. RIP
Shar Mack
October 13, 2016
Frank were gonna miss you Can't believe that you are gone. We will continue to carry you and your memories in our heart..may the lord bless the family with peace... God bless love always
Adrienne Gainey
October 13, 2016
I love you brother! You will be missed.
Toccara Robinson
October 13, 2016
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Willie&EmmaBrooks/Family
October 13, 2016
Our Prayers Are With Your Family, Sorry For Your Loss.
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