Merle Travis Rutledge Sr. Obituary
In loving memory of Merle Travis Rutledge Sr. of Irvington, New Jersey, who departed this world on August 30, 2025 at the age of 76. Merle leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Travis Rutledge Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mary Lorette Rivers; his grandparents, Sam Rivers and Bessie Hammond Rivers; his brother Otis Leo Rutledge (Sadie); and his wife Josephine Robinson Rutledge.
He is survived by: his stepfather John R. Rutledge, Jr.; his children, Brandy Nicole Rutledge of Durham, Merle Travis Rutledge, Jr. of Virginia Beach and Dashawn Victor Morris (Ashley) of Irvington; his grandchildren, Jaydon Martin, Mekhi Lee Rutledge, Layla Nicole Rutledge, Tyshawn Morris, Tristan Morris, Tahir Morris, Ava Morris and Amora Morris; and his siblings, Lelia Mae Jones Allen (Clarence) of Thomaston, Alabama, Rose Mary Rutledge Norwood (late Robert) of Thomaston, Alabama, John Rutledge III (late Janiece) of Thomaston, Alabama and Robert Eugene Rutledge (Rosie) of Thomaston, Alabama. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
