Mr. James favorite pastime was visiting his family and eating out. He will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Minnie L. Rutledge; three brother, Jerry Rutledge, Joe Rutledge, and Otha Lee Rutledge; wife, Judy Rutledge; and two children.
James is survived by four sisters, Shirley (Kenny) Nelson, and Nancy Tillman, both of Tampa, Florida, Evelyn Rutledge Wright of Gadsden, Alabama, and Angela (James) Hicks of Attalla, AL; special friend, Malcom Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to the nurses at Riverview Regional Medical Center CCU, and Dr. Osuji
