Mr. Charles Gordon Rutland, Jr., age 71, of Douglasville, GA passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was born June 21, 1946 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Rutland loved the beach, golf and boats. He also enjoyed sports and fishing. His favorite pastime however, was spending time with his family and friends, often grilling and entertaining. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Douglasville.
Mr. Rutland is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Loise Rutland, Sr. and his sister, Carol Sisk.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Pam Rutland; his daughter, Robbin, and her husband, Jamie McKissic, along with their children, Mandy and Rutland, and grandchildren, Isabel and Annabeth.
He is also survived by Pam’s oldest son, Mike Earl, his wife Kim, their two daughters, Ambrey and Kelsey, along with Pam’s youngest son, Craig Earl, and his two sons, Brad and Ben.
A memorial service will be on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2 o’clock PM at the First Baptist Church of Douglasville, 5900 Prestley Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135. Officiating the service will be Pastor Michael Kimberly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Rutland’s honor to First Baptist Church of Douglasville Youth Ministry.
Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com
