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Christopher Rutledge Obituary
Mr. Rutledge, 28, of Stanfield, NC, a Charlotte native and formerly of Lincolnton, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at his residence.
Christopher was born in Charlotte to John and Patricia Rutledge on November 22, 1980. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepmother, Sandra Rutledge, stepfather, William Carder, two brothers, John Eric and Joshuah Scott Rutledge, and a stepsister, Lynn Biddy.
Christopher was a master carpenter and built boat docks and piers for a living. He also enjoyed passing time at Lake Norman and loved football and dancing.
Family will receive friends at Lowe Funeral Home of Matthews, 4715 Margaret Wallace Rd., Matthews, NC 28105, 704-545-3553 from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday , June 11, 2009 with a Memorial Service to follow at 8 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Rutledge
Janice Bradsher
June 12, 2009
Pat,
I am so sorry to hear about your son's passing. I heard about Christopher through Howard. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pat Harvey
June 11, 2009
Johnny & Sandra,
Brian and I are so very sorry about your loss. Chris will be missed. He loved you both. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Harvey & Brian White
Shannon Price
June 11, 2009
Johnny and Sandra,
I am so sorry about what has gone on. Me and the boys loved Chris very much!! Know that you two will be in our thoughts and prayers evryday. With much love. Shannon,Cameron and Tyler
Shannon Price
June 11, 2009
Pat and Billy,
I am so sorry about what you all are going threw. I have always been here and will still be if you guys need anything!! I and the boys will miss Chris so much, we loved him dearly. We will all keep you both in our prayers. Love you guys- Shannon,Cameron,and Tyler
LELA NICHOLS
June 11, 2009
Chris, i will never forget you! You were one of my BESTfriends! We shared so many great times together and I will always cherish you!!! You and I had many Conversations together and lots of secrets we shared that we swore we would never tell...Chris, you took those with you!!! I will always love you....LOVE, YOUR GIRL "COOTIE"....
Anna Camp
June 10, 2009
It's hard to believe Chris is gone! What a great guy he was. I have always and will always keep him in my thoughts! He was a close friend to me in High School. Afterwards, I didn't get to keep in touch with him much, but always thought of him and never knew how to get in touch.
He will truly be missed!
My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
Josh, I send a hug! I can remember you and Chris being close!
June 10, 2009
Johnny and Sandra,
I am so sorry to hear about Chris. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.
Dawn Salzman
June 10, 2009
Pat,
I am so sorry to hear about Christopher. From what I hear he was a great person. Curtis and Kendall were always taking about him. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Scarlett,Curtis,Kendall
Brian Garnett
June 10, 2009
Johnny,
Sorry to hear about your loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, may your son Chris be off to a better place. God Bless
Brian and Teresa Garnett
Shannon Price
June 10, 2009
Chris I still can't believe you are gone. You are gonna be so missed by so many people. We love you so much and will remember you everday. Love Shannon, Cameron and Tyler.
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