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Kelvin Rutledge Obituary
Mr. Kelvin Bernard Rutledge, 60, earned his wings on September 6, 2020. Mr. Rutledge was born December 9, 1959, in Jacksonville Florida, to Joseph and Doris Rutledge.
Mr. Rutledge was married to Lillian Cogdell Rutledge. He attended William M. Raines High School (class of 1977) and participated in the marching and symphonic bands. He continued his education at the University of North Florida, graduating in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Additionally, he attended Florida State College of Jacksonville graduating with a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems. He enjoyed football especially the Jacksonville Jaguars. His memory will be cherished by a loving and devoted wife, Lillian Cogdell Rutledge, mother, Doris Rutledge, daughters Gabriella Rutledge, Kateria Rutledge-Davis (Dion), sons Joseph Rutledge, Michael Rutledge (Angel), Jimmie Chappell, sister Sherri Rutledge, brothers Linzerl (Earl) Rutledge (Elizabeth), Michael Rutledge and Kenneth Rutledge, sister-in-law Alicia Whitley, and brother-in-law Willie Cogdell Jr. (Maxine). He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Rutledge, and sister Angela Rutledge Peraza.
Mr. Rutledge may be viewed Friday, September 11, 2020, at Carthage Chapel from 4:00 p.m. Until 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Evergreen Cemetery. Carthage Chapel Funeral Home. Inc., 929 West Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL.
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Gabriella Rutledge
January 9, 2025
I truly miss my dad, some days are harder than others. I think about him everyday. I find myself on this page often just wanting to feel closer to my dad. I love you dadI miss you everyday.
Evon Ware
September 11, 2020
To Earl and The Rutledge Family,
I extend my sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved Kelvin. May his spirit rest peacefully in God's loving arms. I know that each of you will truly miss him. Just remember, he has now been received by our devine majesty in his heavenly home, in which he shall rest in eternal peace. I send to everyone my heartfelt sympathy.
Classmate of Earl
Kelvin Lewis
September 10, 2020
My condolences and prayers to the Rutledge family.
From: Kelvin & Gwen Lewis
Garey & Yvette Jefferson
September 10, 2020
Grace, Mercy, and Peace
Donna
September 10, 2020
With a heavy heart...Kelvin was such a kind and fun loving person. To his wife, mom, Earl, Mike, Sherri and Kenny and all of his family may you find comfort and strength knowing God welcomed him home and God's love will be with you always. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
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