Photo courtesy of McKneely Funeral Home - Amite
Nov 14, 1942 - Nov 18, 2023
My late husband, Starret Cleveland worked with Monroe for several years. Monroe was a wonderful supervisor and friend. He taught Starret many life lessons. One that I remember was when we told him that we were getting married. He told Starret that he better not ever hear him call me his "old lady". He never did.
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IRIS CLEVELAND
December 12, 2023 | Hammond, LA
Marilyn and family, I was so sorry to hear of your husband passing, we prayed for you and your family this morning at church and it weighed heavy on my heart during the sermon, it's amazing how our lord works, before coming home from church I had my husband take me by the cemetery as we often do and there you were and I know God put us there at the same time and I'm thankful I got to see and talk to you, I sure I will be seeing you soon and if you need to talk don't hesitate to call me, 247...
Kathy Wall Stafford
November 26, 2023 | Roseland, LA | Family
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Frankie Moore Fontenot
November 21, 2023 | Houston, TX | Friend
Mr Monroe was such a sweet and kind person. We have been his neighbors since he started spending time at his late mother’s house. We never saw him without a huge smile on his face, just like the picture here. Our prayers are with the family as you grieve his passing and celebrate his life.
Dena and Victor
November 21, 2023 | Roseland, LA | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bennie Simmons
November 20, 2023 | Kentwood, LA | Friend
I worked with Monroe at Arcola many years ago. I would stop by and visit him until he retired. R I P MY FRIEND
David Sellers
November 20, 2023 | Kentwood, LA | Friend
Tyler So very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Time and prayer will ease the pain that you are feeling at this time. Prayers going up you and your family. Much love.
Gerry Broussard
November 19, 2023 | Prairieville, LA
Marilyn and family, I am sorry to hear about Monroe. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Mittie Rohner
November 19, 2023 | Amite | Friend
A resident of Arcola, LA, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born November 14, 1942 in Roseland, LA and was 81 years of age. He was a devoted Feed Mill Man, responsible for helping build and maintaining the Arcola Feed Mill for over 53 years. He became the longest tenured employee of Purina Mills before retiring. After retirement he enjoyed his other hobby known as WORK. He loved his tractor, chainsaw, and lawn mower almost as much as his family which he cherished dearly. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn Travis Rutland; 1 daughter, Kasey Rutland Shaw (Russell Shaw); 1 son, Tyler Rutland (Natalie Vining); 3 grandchildren, Mickey Shaw, Katelyn Shaw, and Kori Vining; 2 sisters, Estelle Neal and Katherine Jenkins. Preceded in death by his father, Monroe Rutland, Sr.; mother, Eloise Rutland; sisters, Louise Murphy and Evelyn Ballard; brother, Sidney Rutland. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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