Theodore T. Rutledge

Theodore T. Rutledge obituary, Snellville, GA

Theodore T. Rutledge

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3705 Hwy. 78 W., Snellville, GA 30039

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Wisteria Street, Snellville, GA 30078

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Theodore Rutledge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tom M. Wages Funeral Service - Snellville on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Theodore "Ted" T. Rutledge age 91 of Snellville, GA., passed away Friday, August 15, 2025. Theodore was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bessie Rutledge; his first wife and mother of Mark; Lorene Jones; brothers, Lee, James, Jack, Charles and Richard Rutledge; sister, Jennie Carter; sons, Keith and Keenan Rutledge. He is survived by his son, Mark (Theresa) Rutledge; daughter, Beverly (Steve) Casper; granddaughter, Tessa (Justin) Turner; grandson, Logan Rutledge; great grandson, Jackson Turner; former wife and special friend, Daisy Rutledge; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He loved sports especially if it was Alabama football or the Atlanta Crackers, he also enjoyed watching "B" Westerns, 3 Stooges and East Side Kids. In his younger years he rode motorcycles and listened to his favorite singers, Hank Williams and Hank Snow. When he was not spending time with family, he enjoyed meeting people and talking about the old times.

The funeral service to celebrate the life of Theodore "Ted" T. Rutledge will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel, Snellville, GA. Burial will follow at Snellville Historical Cemetery, Snellville, GA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday August 19, 2025 from 12:00 PM until the time of service 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

19

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service - Snellville

3705 Hwy. 78 W., Snellville, GA 30039

Send Flowers

Aug

19

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service - Snellville

3705 Hwy. 78 W., Snellville, GA 30039

Send Flowers

Aug

19

Burial

3:00 p.m.

Snellville Historical Cemetery

Wisteria Street, Snellville, GA 30078

Send Flowers

Only 15 hours left for delivery to next service.