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Obituary For Talmadge A Rutledge

RUTLEDGE, TALMADGE "Tal", Clearwater transitioned on April 16, 2020. A native of Clearwater and graduate of the former Pinellas High School and second year student at the the Florida A & M College now University, Tallahassee. Tal was a U S Army Veteran. Mr. Rutledge owner/operator of the Palm Dry Cleaners, Rut's Turf(Laundry Matt and Ice Cream Parlor). He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Tal was past President of the Clearwater Branch of NAACP where he led many Civil Rights issues. Memories will be cherish two sons Reginald O. Rutledge(Freida), Robert V. Jones(Mica); three daughters, Frances R. Fosstvedt(Daniel), Patricia B. Roberts(Wilbur), Ashley P. Landers(John); 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Entrusted to Smith-Young FH & CS.

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Thank you to Smith-Youngs funeral Home and thank you Marshall Mosley. We miss you Dad and love you forever. -Ashley

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To the Family, ...grew-up on LaSalle St., late 60s/70s,knew Mr. Tal all my life, believe he's 'the last' elder statesmen to pass-on that lived on LaSalle during my childhood. I remember he would alter my pants @ the cleaners, & I would have to change in the back where it was dark & loud cleaning machines were; it's funny now, but hated going back there as a kid, always thought someone was going to jump out & grab me. His nickname for me was 'Smiley,' & he would tease/scold me on how I handled money to pay, said I acted like I was scared. ...hummmm, the last witness. I'm sorry for your loss, & mine as well. Marshall Mosley

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