James Oliver Rutledge
March 3, 1976 - October 15, 2018
James Oliver Rutledge, 42 of Covington, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Monday, October 15, 2018. He was born in Atlanta, GA. to Troy and Mary Rutledge both of Covington. James was a devoted father and friend. James worked at Atlanta Commercial Tire in Doraville. He enjoyed fishing, working on his truck, and just chilling out with his friends and family and loved having bonfires. James was preceded in death by his brother William Eugene Rutledge Sr. He is survived by his three children; daughter Amber Paige Rutledge, sons Dylen James, and Hunter Blake Rutledge and their mother Amanda Rutledge all of Covington, fiancé Jennifer Nelson of Newborn and her children Dylan Nelson, and Ashley Shaw. his sisters and brother, Gail Smith of Covington, Nancy Christian of Jasper, Diane Jones of Covington, Susan Wilson of Covington, Tony Rutledge of Jasper, several nieces and nephews. James' service will be held Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 2pm at Wheeler Funeral Home 11405 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington, GA. with Rev. Phillip Bone officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Funeral Home from 6-8pm. Interment will follow the service at Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington. Online condolences can be made at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com
James Oliver Rutledge, 42 of Covington, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Monday, October 15, 2018. He was born in Atlanta, GA. to Troy and Mary Rutledge both of Covington. James was a devoted father and friend. James worked at Atlanta Commercial... View Obituary & Service Information