Jerry Wayne Rutledge

Jerry Wayne Rutledge obituary, Viola, TN

Jerry Wayne Rutledge

Jerry Rutledge Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 16, 2025.
Jerry Wayne Rutledge of Viola, Tennessee, passed away on October 15, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is survived by wife; Dianne Rutledge and children; Jeffrey Rutledge, Tamala (Jeff) Gentry, Diane Rutledge. Visitation 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, with funeral to follow at Morrison Church of Christ, 201 S. Main St., Morrison Tn. 37357. Services entrusted to New Generation Funeral Home, 2930 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN 37013. 615-365-7105, newgenerationfh.com

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Crystal Rutledge-Aguilar

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Truly the best uncle I could ever have will miss you so much uncle Jerry love you your niece Crystal

Lynn Pleasant

October 18, 2025

My condolences to the family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hershell Foster

October 18, 2025

Had the privilege to work with Jerry at Carrier around 35 years ago. Class guy who would go out of his way to help in anyway he could. They don't make them like Jerry anymore. My condolences to the family

Donna Martin Johnson

October 18, 2025

Jerry was truly a very nice man and I enjoyed working with him at Ben Lomand. I extend my sympathy to the family. Donna Martin Johnson

Shaylynn wright thomas

October 17, 2025

My condolences to the family prayers

Sandy (Bonner) Mitchell

October 17, 2025

My condolences to the Rutledges family RIP Jerry

Eric Bonner

October 16, 2025

Truly one of the most solid, most REAL, most AUTHENTIC human-beings & Christians & Brothers that one could ever hope to know!

Now you get to bask in the glow of our Savior“s light & love, because of how you lived your life here!!

Fly High, Jerry Rutledge. We thank God for you and your life SO well-lived!!

We will see you on the other side

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