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Obituary For Lincoln Rutledge III
Mr. Lincoln Rutledge III passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the age of 67. He was born on September 24, 1956 to the late Lincoln Rutledge Jr. and Eula Rogers Rutledge in Lagrange, GA.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Rutledge III will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, in the Chapel at Progressive beginning at 11:00 AM with interment begin held at Green Acres Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Thursday beginning at 3 until 6:00 PM.
Mr. Rutledge, III was a member of Wards Chapel CME Church, LaGrange, GA. He attended Hardaway High School in Columbus and retired from Columbus Foundry after thirty-five years. He was a member of the Grandtree HomeOwners Association, he enjoyed walking, going to the gym, reading and collecting cast iron skillets.
Other than his parents, Mr. Rutledge was preceded in death by his grandparents; daughter, April Cobb and a sister, Sylvia Rutledge Brooks.
Surviving his departure with cherished memories, his wife, Olivia T. Rutledge; daughter, Latesha Carter of Columbus; one brother, Stanley James of Valley, AL; two sisters, Twanna Whitlow of Valley, AL and Rudene Hightower of Pine Mountain, GA; four grandchildren, Maurice Carter, Jacquarie Carter, Demetreece Carter and Anastasia Cobb, all of Columbus, GA; one great-granddaughter, Raelynn Carter of Columbus, GA; two aunts, Mildred Rutledge and Lucy Rogers of LaGrange, GA; and a host of devoted family and friends.
Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Mr. Lincoln Rutledge III.
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Greater Columbus GA Club sent Sweet Moments for Lincoln Rutledge III - May 16, 2024
BPW Sister, Your BPW Sisters are lifting you and your family up in prayer during this difficult time. Lovingly, Brenda Tharpe- BPW Club President and Club Sisters
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for Lincoln Rutledge III - May 10, 2024
A GENTLE GIANT!
A GENTLE GIANT!
With deepest sympathy to the entire family from the Admission Department at RWS. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Daddy you are truly missed I'm trying to be strong but it's hard I be wanting to send you a text or call you and hear you say hi Ma. I love you and miss you 😢💔🙏🏽
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we share in your loss and will continue to lift your family up in our daily prayers. We are just a phone call away and will check on you often. Lincoln will be missed.
Sending strength and solace to the Family during this challenging time. Please know that we are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. Love, The Tompkins Family
I can remember having so much fun at your wedding. Playing with my cousins and dressing up for the event. I thought you looked like a Prince, and Auntie a Princess. I will miss you. Hug Mommy for me. Love, Tamara
