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Joey Rutledge Obituary

Joey Rutledge, 56, of Gilmer passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in Gilmer. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Oak Hill Cemetery in Upshur County. Joe was born June 25, 1955, in Gilmer to Joe Neil Rutledge and Rose Jeanette McKinley Rutledge. He was a machinist and a Baptist. Survivors: Father, Joe N. Rutledge of Gilmer; fiancee, Holly Petty; brother, Micah Lee Rutledge; and sister, Wanda Joette Trull.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Aug. 23, 2011.

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Autumn Weimar

August 29, 2011

You know, my mother Angie just missed him and needed him up there just a little bit than we needed him down here. I guess mom needed her best friend with her.

Susie Folkner

August 26, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Joey, he was a good man and I loved his sense of humor. Joey you will be missed, take care and RIP.

Kay Bailey

August 23, 2011

I grew up w/Joey on Circle Dr, in Arlington. Sorry to hear about his passing. he will be missed by all who knew him.
Kay Bailey

Janet Little

August 23, 2011

Now you can watch after Angie and hold down the fort til the rest of us join you. You were always alot of fun to be around. You will be missed. I will keep your family in my prayers.

kimberly weimar

August 23, 2011

I grew up with joey around my aunt angie i called him chicken and will never forget him washing his hands in a glass of tea when we was out to dinner now ur in heaven driving my aunt crazy with loud music love u joey u maybe gone but will never be forgotten

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