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Frank "Larry" Rutledge Jr.

Frank Rutledge Obituary

FRANK "LARRY"
RUTLEDGE, Jr., 66
Publix

BROOKSVILLE - Frank "Larry" Rutledge, Jr., age 66, of Brooksville, FL., passed away on 12/22/08 while at sea during his honeymoon cruise with his wife from complications of diabetes.
Mr. Rutledge was retired from Publix as a manager. He was the son of the late Frank Rutledge, Sr. and the late Sarah Elizabeth (Fields) Rutledge. He is survived by his wife Jaye Rutledge; two daughters: Katrina Rutledge and Andrea (Dallas) Ward and stepson David (Sharon) Sulich. His Aunt Hazel Sharpe, Brother David Fields and Sisters Anne Greene and Karen Noble. Grandchildren Daisy and Dallas Ward and Stepgrandchild Kristin Sulich.
Larry never met a stranger, he lived life to the fullest and had many friends.
Services are Saturday, Jan. 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Lakeland Center in the Hunter Room. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Diabetes Foundation. To see Larry singing, go to www.youtube.com/watch?=zpbtfni8498.
Arrangements are being handled by Central Florida Casket Store & Funeral Chapel, 2090 E. Edgewood Drive, Lakeland, FL.

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Published by The Ledger on Dec. 31, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Rutledge

16 Entries

sam graybeal

January 4, 2009

andrea, katrina,
i am very sorry for your loss, my mom wanted to say the same & will be thinking of you.
your dad had an old friend in my dad,
david laughlin, awaiting his humor, as he passed on last year. i will always remember your father & his smile & sense of humor as will my mother.
fine memories of a very funny man.

Jaye Rutledge

January 3, 2009

My Larry and I met, as we said, on a ship in the middle of the ocean in the midst of scores of people. We fell in love and married. Life with him was so joyous. He was so smart, loving, and happy. A Christian, he knew where he was going when he left this world. He said he would probably go first, but would wait for me there, so we could be together for all eternity. On a ship, in the middle of the ocean, amidst scores of people, I lost my darling Larry. Life with never be as good.
His "girly-girl" Jaye

Skip & Bo Chandler

January 3, 2009

To the family of Larry,
We are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Please know our hearts go out to you at this very difficult time.

My husband (Skip Chandler) worked with Larry at Publix Super Markets. He always told me what a funny guy Larry was. Always kept those around him in stitches with his sense of humor.
I met Larry a couple of times,however, guess I missed out on all the good laughs. It puts a smile on ones face to know someone else loved life the way he did. He probably has all the heavens angels laughing too. He is now one of them,but will never be forgotten here on earth.
May it bring the family peace and help ease their pain to know we truly care and share their saddness.

Tiffany Hash

January 2, 2009

Andrea: we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

andrea ward

January 2, 2009

My dad lived life to the fullest and was very happy and I just want to thank everyone for the wonderful words and thoughts at this time. He will be deeply missed but will be well remembered. I love him with all my heart and I know that he will be waiting until we meet again to share a hug, song and a joke on the other side.

Jeannine & Dean Lee

January 2, 2009

Having Larry and Jaye in our home the week before their cruise, meant so much. We have numerous memories of Larry, especially when he lived at the Colonnades and kept us laughing with his many stories! We will miss him so much but happy to have a new friend in Jaye.

Tomi Lee Burns

January 2, 2009

Sorry to hear about Larry Passing. We had so many good times years ago bowling. He was such a good bowler and always had fun. I will always remember the great times. Larry may you rest in peace my friend.

Roe Gene Fields

January 1, 2009

Larry was my cousin and I talked to him in september and he seemed very happy in life. Especially with the thought of the new woman in his life. I pray he rests like he lived .

Charlotte & Jim Fetters

January 1, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Jane, John & Stephen Petho

January 1, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We never met but after reading the other notes we can understand why Jaye married him. Jaye & the family have our sympathy.

Dan and Mary Jo Kiehl

December 31, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Know that Larry was always a bright shining star on earth and now he will be shining down watching over all of us.

Ken Boyd

December 31, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. Larry and I shared many a laughs together. I considered him a great friend. Our lives seperated when I left the beer business but I thought of him often. He had such a wonderful personality, great bowler, soft ball pitcher, and anything else he put his mind too. May is body rest until the coming of our Lord. God bless all that was near and dear to Larry.
Elder Kenny Boyd

Tina Watson

December 31, 2008

Hazel,
I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing, My condolences to the family.
Tina "Gay" Watson

Patti Nichols

December 31, 2008

I am sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I really wish I had spoken to him when I saw him at LPA apts. a few months back; my Mom lives there.

I knew Larry when we bowled many, many years ago..what a great bowler he was.

Jeri Jackson

December 31, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss.

Jackie Jackson

December 31, 2008

I remember Larry as a classmate at Lakeland Senior. As stated Larry never met a stranger and also had something cheerful to share. We will miss his smiling face, good cheer and caring ways.

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