John Richard Rutledge

We met John over a year ago now as he was helping us with legal issues. We were both horrified and saddened to hear of his death. He was truly a wonderful man -- so honest and caring. Not to mention a really wonderful attorney who reassured us at every turn and answered every question no matter how silly with respect and dignity.

I am so sorry. He will be missed.

I knew John since elementary school,we played Basketball together,our team wasn't very good but John was,he was the star of the team.
I had not seen John in years till 1995 when he came to pay his respects at my Mom's funeral. It was very kind of him to come by, we had a chance to catch up with each eithers life and remember some of the old times.
I have been out of town and just heard of his passing. I am so sorry I missed his funeral.
My sympathies and prayers go...

IT IS VERY INSPIRING TO KNOW THAT WE HAVE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO CARRY THE RUTLEDGE NAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES OF MANY YEARS AGO.GOD BLESS MANY HAPPY YEARS AHEAD FOR YOUR FAMILY.SINCERELY,TOM RUTLEDGE

Dear Dee and children,
Please know that we continue to hold you in our hearts and in our prayers. May the memories of all the good you held between you sustain you now and always.
Love,
diane

Dearest Dee and Children:

Stanzie, Kamille, and I are so sad by your loss that we can hardly bear it. You and John gave me back my dignity, and for that, I can never say enough "thank yous." You and John made me feel like part of a loving family when I needed it most. My girls got their mom back because of your uncommon caring for me. I have a real life now because I have seen love in action - you and John together. John's devotion to you and your children was as loud as...

This was a suprise to me to hear that such a great man has passed. He helped my brother in his time of need and I certainly appreciate it. In no small part he has had an impact on a lot of people lives and to that I am greatful.

Thank you John, and thanks to the family that surrounded him that allowed him to stay as great as he was, is, and always will be in all our hearts.

In some of the darkest times of the beginning of my adult life, he helped me defeat the odds of a large organization and helped me find peace and direction in a chaotic court system.

In addition he was a very good friend to me, beyond the professional attorney/client relationship.

May your life be an inspiration to us all John.

Dear Dee and Family,

I was shocked to hear of John's death. Although it has been at least 13 years since I last saw him, I have fond memories of him when we hung out in the late 70s. I had lunch with him years ago and he was so proud of you attending law school. I know he was a tremendous father. He was always so much fun to talk to - and so interesting. I also remember his humor, generosity, and intellectual curiosity. There was never a dull moment when we were around John. He...

Dee and children -- my heart breaks with you. I hope, through your pain, you can still be thankful for the time you had with John. He was a Good Man, and the world is a dimmer place without him.