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Talmadge RUTLEDGE Obituary

RUTLEDGE, Talmadge "Tal" Clearwater, transitioned on April 16, 2020. A native of Clearwater and a local entrepre neur. A graduate of the former Pinellas High School and second year student at the the Florida A&M College now University, Tallahassee. Tal was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Tal was past President of the Clearwater Branch of NAACP where he led many Civil Rights issues. Memories will be cherish by two sons; and three daughters; grandchildren; great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Smith-Young's Funeral Home.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Apr. 22, 2020.

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Donna Evans

April 23, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family.

James Goodloe

April 22, 2020

A role model for our youth; may God continue to Bless the lives he touched.

Rita Garvey

April 22, 2020

Tal will be missed in our community.

The Staff of Young's Funeral Home

April 22, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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