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CECIL RUTLEDGE Obituary

Cecil Wayne Rutledge, 73, of Bartlett, Tennessee formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett. He was retired secretary treasurer with the Mallory Group, a member of Bellevue Baptist Church, a former member of Raleigh Baptist Church, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, loved gardening, genealogy and making people laugh at his jokes. Mr. Rutledge is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Maxine Riley Rutledge; son, Andrew Stephen Rutledge and his wife, Tena of Memphis; grandson that he loved dearly, Andrew William Rutledge of Memphis; siblings, John Rutledge, Edna Thomas and Mary Ann Rodney all of Jonesboro, Arkansas; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 until service time at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Bellevue Baptist Church, 2000 Appling Road, Cordova, TN 38016. The family requests memorials be sent to Bellevue Baptist Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Rd. 901-725-0100

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Published by The Commercial Appeal from Jul. 23 to Jul. 31, 2014.

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Rene' Gibson

July 28, 2014

I will always remember those smiles!!! I will see you oneday again!!

Brianna Kiplinger

July 25, 2014

I love you uncle cecil! I will miss you dearly!!

Pamela Barrett

July 25, 2014

It's sad to know Uncle Cecil & our Facebook Friend isn't here with us on earth any more but VERY comforting to know He's with Our Savior in Heaven helping to watch over us. .. I love and respected Uncle Cecil very much. & hope that Aunt Maxine & Andrew & family are comforted by all the Prayers and Love EVERYONE HAS FOR them and Uncle Cecil.

Lisa Ann Coomer-Metz

July 25, 2014

As you all grieve ~ know that we are remembering all of you and honoring the memory of Cecil~
With Heartfelt Condolences,

Susan Ring Williams

July 24, 2014

Aunt Maxine, Andy, Tena, & Drew,
Uncle Cecil was a good Christian man. I will never forget his laugh. Praying for comfort.

Todd Ridinger

July 24, 2014

So sorry. A good man that everyone loved. My earliest memories are of him and my dad coaching our basketball teams at Raleigh Baptist. Mr Cecil will truly be missed. Prayers for all of you!

Tommy Miller

July 24, 2014

Cecil always put a smile on your face. Easy to talk to on many subjects, we especially enjoyed talking about cotton and Front Street. Rest in peace Cecil

July 24, 2014

So many prayers & condolences to Cecil & his wonderful family ~ Even though we were far away, I loved how he kept family members together far and wide ~ I will miss his funny sayings to me & my family on birthdays ~ All God's Blessings ~

Bill Riley

July 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss, We will always remember Cecil's smile and the funny jokes. WA, Linda, Jenny & Chris Riley's

Robin Gaines

July 23, 2014

I will miss passing Cecil in the break room at Mallory. He always had a smile on his face, remembered my name, and would ask me about cotton.
I even parked in his parking spot one day and he quickly, kindly and jokingly let me know that was where he liked to park, so I had to remember to choose another parking spot.
We always enjoyed his wonderful vegetables he so generously shared from his garden.
Mallory won't be quite the same without Cecil.
Sending deepest condolences and prayers,

Jo Nell Long

July 23, 2014

I am so sorry.

Kathy Farris

July 23, 2014

Cecil's family will be in my prayers during this difficult time. May God give all of you strength and peace.

Nancy Waler

July 23, 2014

For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 Corinthians 5:1 -- May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Julie Rodney

July 22, 2014

We will miss you cecil. You were a great uncle.

Julie Rodney

July 22, 2014

Cecil was a great uncle we will miss him dearly!

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