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Donald Jerome "DJ" Rutledge Jr.

Donald Rutledge Obituary

A Pre-K student at Southdowns School, he died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2010. He was 5 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Religious service at True Vine Baptist Church, 905 Grebe St., on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Dan Alexander. Interment in Thomas Chapel Cemetery. Survived by his parents, Donald Jerome Rutledge Sr. and Natasha L. Rutledge; and sisters, Meghan, Morgan and Joy Rutledge. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Brenda "Faye" Rutledge; great-grandmother, Natlee Washington; grandmother, Geraldine "Joy" Lemelle; and great-grandparents, Mary and Joseph Wilson, and Mary and Clarence Lemelle.

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Published by The Advocate on Sep. 24, 2010.

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Farrah Addison

September 26, 2010

Tasha and Donald:
I don't know what you're feeling or how you're doing but I DO know that God is able and He is a mender of broken hearts! I pray that HE continues to comfort you and your family now and forever.

ROSA FLUGENCE

September 25, 2010

Donald and Natashia,
You have my condolences. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Weeping will endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. I know you will miss your baby but God was ready for him. He is now with his great grandmothers and grand mother. I am praying for your comfort during this time. He is the little angel that is watching over you.

Love,
Your Cousin, Rosa

Mrs. Robinson

September 25, 2010

I am sorry for the lost of your first born child !! Donald I will be sure to keep you and your family in my prayers.

Felicia Batiste

September 25, 2010

My deepes sympathies are with you and your family for your great loss. I pray you all have strength to get this devasting time. Know that if GOD CAN BRING YOU TO IT, HE SURELY CAN BRING YOU THROUGH IT."

J. Hebert

September 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. We were all so blessed to have been touched by D.J. He will forever live in our hearts. We will miss that sweet smile.

Christina Cherry

September 24, 2010

So sorry for your loss. DJ will be missed by everyone who knew him. Ashton and Lucy will miss him.

Lisa, David, Margaret and William Burk

September 24, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that your family will find peace in this time of sorrow. Much love to your family.

Jeannie THOMPSON

September 24, 2010

DJ was one of the sweetest kids on our bus.And one of the most loved. You will be greatly missed by all. See you again in heaven" DJ.Love, MS.Thompson and MS.Faye

Melissa Sutton

September 24, 2010

So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

connie dents

September 24, 2010

Sorry to hear of the home going of DJ. I pray God Choicest blessing upon you and your family. It was pleasure holding the door for them to bring DJ into the building at SouthDowns, he will be missed ,connie

Melvin and Velanie Orange

September 24, 2010

Sorry to hear of your lost. May God continue to be your stepping stone during this time of bereavement.

September 24, 2010

We loved DJ so much here at Southdowns. We will miss him.
Molli

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