James Robert Rutledge Obituary
James Robert Rutledge of Pickford, Michigan passed away on July 25, 2026. James Robert, born on April 14, 1930, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Rutledge and Margaret Rutledge (Hill); his wife Belva Ann Cottle; his grandson Jason Rutledge; his great great grandchild Amara Lynn; his siblings, Jack Rutledge, Glenn Rutledge, Bill Rutledge, Mary Lynn Huyck (Vern), Lauretta Atkins and Margie Schmitigal (Stanley); and his brothers-in-law, Reg Wilson, Duane Brown, Alex Cottle (Delores) and Elliott Cottle (Elda).
He is survived by: his children, Gary Rutledge (Janet), Ron Rutledge (Margaret), Roger Rutledge and Leanne Storey (Steve); his grandchildren, Michelle Rutledge (Arlon Goforth), Kurt Rutledge (Kirsten), Eric Rutledge (Bri), Traci Rutledge, Scott Rutledge (Annie), Nikki Storey (Scott Ellis), David Slater (Emily), Leslie Bohn (Curt) and Will Storey (Shawnna); his great grandchildren, Akayla Trumper (Jackson), Alivia Salazar (Kaleb Ackerman), Aidan Richardson (Kennedy Hade), Alek Richardson, Izzy Goforth, Allison Rutledge, Kameron Rutledge, Eleanor Rutledge, Jameson Rutledge, Harrison Rutledge, Owen Rutledge, Henrik Rutledge, Leyton Rutledge, Dakota Swinton (Amanda), Skylar Lowrey (Duncan), Maverick Rutledge (Bailie), Cody Campbell (Britni Lakkala), Reyanna Rutledge, Levi VanLuven, Tucker Rutledge, Elizabeth VanLuven, Lilian VanLuven, Rylee Rutledge, Mackenzie LaPorta, Christopher Vagts, Blaine Vagts, Aidric Bohn, Ellis Bohn, Ariel Storey, Elliette Slater, Reagan Slater, Lucas Storey and Zooey Storey; his great great grandchildren, Kolton Ackerman, Eli Swinton, Evelynn Lowery, Jordy Morningstar, Amelia Ackerman, Terra Trumper, Makenna Trumper, Mila Bowe, Jasmine Swinton, Ezekiel Swinton, Emmett Swinton and Henley Rutledge; his sisters, Arla Jean Wilson and Glenda Brown; his siblings-in-law, Glen Atkins, Susie Rutledge and John Cottle (Sandra); and his granddaughter-in-law Kaye Rutledge.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pickford Global Methodist Church, P.O. Box 128 Pickford, MI 49774 or Northwoods Christian Camp, 1574 E Northwoods Rd, Pickford, MI 49774, in Jim's memory.
