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Paul Rutledge Obituary

RUTLEDGE Paul Rutledge, 51, passed away May 28, 2012 Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Employed with the City of Columbus and was a professional boxer. He was a resident of the Columbus Rehabilation for 27 years. Survived by loving daughter, Lakisha Dulaney; parents, John and Juanita Rutledge Sr.; grandmother, Ruth Rutledge; brothers, John Jr, Antonio and Wendell Rutledge; sister, Lisa Rutledge-Brown; special friends, LaVon Dulaney, Thomas Barnett and Leroy Boyd; six nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Service 12 Noon Wednesday, June 6, 2012, GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 867 S. JAMES RD. Pastor Jeffrey Kee officiating. Family will receive friends 11 a.m. until time of service. Friends may sign condolences at www.garymemorialchapel.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 2 to Jun. 5, 2012.

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September 15, 2012

I was one of his nurses at Columbus rehab, he always had a way of lighting up a room and bringing a smile to everyones face. He will truly be missed. Christina B.

kathy brinston

September 8, 2012

OH lord I didn't even know paul passed call me family 614-607-1633

June 6, 2012

Beatrice Qualls-McClary and Terry McClary

Mell G. Ross

June 5, 2012

To. The Rutledge Family I would like to send my condolence on the passing of Paul I know this is hard but put it in God's hand and he will guide you all through this tough time stay Blessed and trust on God.

Bishop Tyrone Bailey

June 5, 2012

To The Rutledge family, I'm sorry for your lost, I knew Paul in High School, we played baseball together, I know this is hard, God will bring a peace to you beyond the control of men, know that anytime we let go of,our Father will pick it up from there.

May grace of God Keep You, and Substain you as well.

Stewart

June 4, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but your special memories will help you to cope. May God bring you peace and comfort. Act 24:15

Phyllis

June 4, 2012

My sympathy for the loss of your family member. I didn't really know Paul but, I do know John & Tony. My thoughts and prayers to your family.

john stanley sr

June 3, 2012

r.i.p we will see each other again

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