William Rutledge Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Rutledge of Kosciusko, Mississippi, who passed away on January 31, 2023, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Rutledge or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence James Rutledge and Vera Andree Jinkins Rutledge; his siblings, Beatrice Steelman, James "Bud" Rutledge, Mary Busby, Louis Rutledge, Margie R. Rutledge and Walter Rutledge; his granddaughter April Rodriguez; and his stepson Shane Tarpley.
He is survived by: his wife Peggy Rutledge of Kosciusko, Mississippi; his children, Carla Collins of Florida, Karen Hearn of Tupelo, Kim Hitchcock of Tupelo, Teresa Lindsey (Brian) of Brandon and Alex Alexander; his stepchildren, Terry Shaw and Stephenia Jones; his siblings, Joe Rutledge of Philadelphia, MS, Randy Rutledge of Greenville, MS, Pete Rutledge of Belzoni, MS and Ada O'Neal of Greenville, MS; and his stepgrandchildren, Chandler Shaw, Preston Shaw, Amber Blocker and Robert Willis. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.
