Rutledge, John Lamar 

John Lamar Rutledge, 38, of Longview, died peacefully in his sleep 
in Longview, Texas, on Saturday, August 26, 2006, from complications 
of pneumonia. He was born March 31, 1968, in Dallas, Texas, to 
George Griffin Rutledge Sr. and Mary Ann Stout Rutledge. His father 
preceded him in death on August 11, 2006. John graduated from Pine 
Tree High School in 1986, and was injured in an automobile accident 
that same year. His parents have lovingly cared for him at their home 
for almost 20 years. John is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Rutledge 
of Longview; one brother and sister-in-law, George Jr. and Brenda of 
Hernando, Mississippi; a nephew, Cody, also of Hernando; and his 
caretaker, Greg Flynn of Gilmer. He is also survived by numerous 
aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends who visited him regularly. 
Visitation will be at Rader Funeral Home in Longview today, August 28, 
2006, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 30, 
2006, at 10 a.m. at Cobb Funeral Home Chapel in Blytheville, Arkansas. 
Burial will follow in Dogwood Cemetery in Blytheville. The ashes of 
his father, George, will be interred with John. In lieu of flowers, the 
family asks that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's 
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A memorial guestbook 
may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 8/28/2006.