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Andrew "Frank" Franklin Rutledge July 5, 1937 - March 29, 2014

Born: Monday Jul 5, 1937

Died: Saturday Mar 29, 2014

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Andrew "Frank" Franklin Rutledge, age 76 of 114 W. Moore Street, Eden, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

A graveside service will be held 2pm Tuesday in the Meeks Section of Woodlawn Cemetery.

Frank was born July 5, 1937 in Rockingham County to the late Andrew Martin Rutledge and Lillie Barham Rutledge. He was a member of Coolwell Presbyterian Church in Amherst, VA and attended the First Wesleyan Church in Eden. He was a retiree of American Tobacco Company.

Preceding him in death along with his parents was a sister, Linda Gilley and brother, Russell Wade Rutledge and daughter, Bonnie Rutledge.

Surviving is his wife, Doris Adams Rutledge of the home; daughters, Rhonda Wright and husband Jeff , Dorinda "Kay" Johnson and husband Ted all of Eden; step-sons, David Wayne Adams and wife Linda, Richard Lee Adams and wife Annette all of Amherst, VA.; sisters, Maxine Hudson, Jean Carter, Patsy James, Carolyn Robinson, Dixie Edwards and Gail Powell; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12 noon till 1:45 pm at Fair Funeral Home before proceeding to the cemetery. Other times the family will be at the home on 114 Moore Street, Eden.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Kay and Rhonda, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. 2014 has been full of pain for you. Know that you and the rest of Frankie's family are in my prayers. Love, Aunt Nancy
Nancy Jones David
Dear Rhonda and family, We were so sorry to read your father's obituary. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May God embrace you with much peace, comfort, and love at this time as well.
Keith and Sherry Aheron
Kay - so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Shively Harbour
Dear Doris and family, Tracy, Crystal and I are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We love you.
Geraldine Staton
Rhonda, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I pray God will wrap his comforting arms around you and your family.
Lori Nance Parker
Doris & Grandchildren Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers we love all of you .
Linda Pugh

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