Harold "Sanky" David Rutledge, Sr.

Mr. Harold David "Sanky" Rutledge, Sr., age 83 of Rex, Georgia passed away July 23, 2019. He was born in McDonough, Georgia to the late Alford Melton and Viola Harper Rutledge. He was preceded in death by siblings, Lanier Rutledge, Lamar Rutledge and Irene Meyer. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was a graduate of Henry County High School. Sanky farmed his entire life and enjoyed playing baseball, rabbit hunting and his Beagle hounds. He loved to work, whether it was welding, mechanical or farming and loved to joke with people. Survivors include his children, Debra Baize of Rex, Harold David (Barbara) Rutledge, Jr. of McDonough, Danny Eugene Rutledge of McDonough and Angie Rutledge of Senoia; siblings, Laverne Morris of St. Louis, Clinton (Sandy) Rutledge of Loganville, Agnes (Tom) Stapler of Mississippi, Carolyn Williams of McDonough, Herman (Kim) Rutledge of McDonough and James (Jane) Rutledge of McDonough. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 26, 2019 - 11:00 AM in the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park. Friends may visit the family Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home.