ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: RUTLEDGE, JOHN LAWRENCE, JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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RUTLEDGE, JOHN LAWRENCE, JR.
March 29, 1958 - April 26, 2011

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John Lawrence Rutledge, Jr., a native of Havre de Grace, Maryland and resident 
of Morgan City departed this life on April 26, 2011 to begin his life in Heaven.

His greatest love was his family, especially his children, whom he was so very 
proud of, especially watching them as they serve Mass at Sacred Heart Church. 

His passion was motorcycles, whether he was riding, building or just working on 
them. He loved Christmas, he would decorate his yard and dress as Santa and give 
gifts to the children who stopped by. John never met a stranger and would do 
anything for anyone without ever being asked.

John leaves behind his brokenhearted family, his wife Leslie Besson Rutledge, 
his daughter Meghan Irene Rutledge, His son Mason John Rutledge, his mother 
Irene Rose Rutledge, his sister Jackie Rutledge and her partner Angela Serio, 
his stepson James Estay and his beloved grandson Cayden Thomassie.

He was preceded in death by his father John Lawrence Rutledge, Sr.; his father-
in-law Andrew Besson; his brother-in-law Kevin Besson; his maternal grandparents 
Frederick James and Mary Ann Rose and his paternal grandparents Oscar and 
Florence Rutledge.

The Rutledge family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the 
compassionate staff at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, Baldwin County 
Sheriff's Office, Orange Beach Fire and Rescue and Med Star EMS.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sacred Heart Church's Building and 
Maintenance Fund, 415 Union Street, Morgan City, LA 70380.

Visitation will be Friday, April 29, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Hargrave 
Funeral Home.

Visitation will resume Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church; with services beginning at 11:00 am.

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