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wings on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his home in Bradenton.
Keith attended Sarasota County schools. He worked with the
Cedar Program, Burger King, and then worked with Burn
UP and Sims Cable Company.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Rutledge,
Sr., and Verda Mae Mazon; grandparents, Alex Dickens and
Geneva Dickens; sister, Vickey Rutledge; and brothers, Eddie
Lee Yarn, Alex Rance Rutledge, and Robert Rutledge.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted children, Devon
(JoAnna) and Jakedric of Bradenton; a loving grandson,
Kenyon; sister, Donna (Frankie); brothers, Herman Rutledge,
Jr., and Charles Rutledge; a special aunts Willie Mae Stewart and Gail ; and a
host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other family, and
friends.
A special thank you to my cousin, Simpson Barton, Jr.
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