Jerry W Rutledge Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jerry W Rutledge (Tupelo, Mississippi), departing on April 20, 2026 at the age of 85. Jerry leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Plez Garfield Rutledge and Maggie Lou Rutledge; his wife Annie Lou Rutledge; his sister Shirley Killough; his brother-in-law Hayes Killough; his nephew Eddie Killough; his great-nephew Matthew Killough; his brother Robert Rutledge; and his sister-in-law Betty Rutledge.
He is survived by: his children, Tony Rutledge of Oxford, Tammie Rutledge of Dallas, Texas and Tim Rutledge (Shannon Whitt Rutledge) of New York City; his siblings, Roy Rutledge (Tara) of Winona, Texas and Lee Jurjevich (Terry) of Lilburn, Georgia; and his granddaughter Audrey Rutledge of New York City. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, April 25th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Holland Funeral Directors (5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, April 25th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel (5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Jackson Street Baptist Church.
