Clifford Odell Rutledge

Our memories are like a movie.Your kiss still lingers on my lips.Words can't describe the feeling of loss without you.Forever in my Heart you will always remain.You were the greatest husband in the world,teacher,and a powerful influence in my life.Gone too soon from me.I love you forever and a day.

Praying for the Rutledge family. I really enjoyed the years listening to Mr. Rutledge on WOKS Sunday mornings will never be the same.

Mr Clifford Rutledge was my six grade Teacher,he was very smart Teacher, I am sending my condolences to the family He will be missed R.I.P My School Teacher

Thank you for your kindness doing the many years working under your leadership.🙏🏾🙏🏾

Our prayers and condolences go out to Mr. CLIFF entirely family. You will truly be miss by many. RIP The Woods and Thorne family

For years I would call Cliff on his birthday since he share the same birthday as my mother, Mrs. Carrie Louise Stephens on July 9. His past birthday when I called there was no answer. I whisper a pray asking God to take care of him with a healing spirit. May Mr. Clifford Odell "Cliff" Rutledge rest in peace. We have lost a GREAT WARRIOR and we shall meet again.

Your friend, Rick Stephens

Yes my deepest condolences to the family of Mr Clifford Rutledge he will be truly missed.

The world has lost a great man. Cliff was funny, caring, thoughtful, smart and talented. Cliff didn't mind sharing all the characteristics the Lord blessed hom with,with others. I know he had a time with Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Choir, but he loved us and we loved him. I truly loved and appreciate everything he shared with us at Mt Pleasant. He will be truly missed.

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Rutledge family. Cliff was a good friend and brother. He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace and Power Brother Rutledge until we meet at the Golden Shore!🙏🏽❤️👌🏾♦️

May you rest in peace Mr.Rutledge and continue to fly high.

REST IN PEACE MY GOOD FRIEND AMEN. Jesse James jr

My deepest sympathy to the Rutledge family.

My deepest sympathy to the Rutledge family.

Deepest sympathy to the Rutledge family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Uncle Cliff you have gained your wings and will be forever missed. My main memory of you is cutting watermelon up outside my first time in Columbus under the most beautiful tree. I hope you and the ancestors are at peace.

Xoxo

You will be missed, with heart felt sympathy to your family, rest in peace. Barbara Mitchell

I am so, so sorry to hear of the loss of this wonderland of our community. I worked with Mr. Rutledge at phenix city headstart He was a wonderful mentor! Mr. Rutledge also taught this ole lil white girl how to do the electric slide! Probably one of the hardest things he ever did!!!!! This girl has 3 left feet and had no rthymn at the time! He actually had people believing i was his daughter lol. Funny man! Bless all the family & friends! R.I.P. BOSS!!!

Uncle Cliff your life journey can be written in ink with hundreds of pages to be read..your contribution to society and communities was given with Love and Compassion..you fought the battle with so much Courage and Strength..you have gained your Angel Wings🕊️ and joined Granddaddy❤️ GrandMa❤️ and Dad❤️ Rest now your fight is over Uncle Cliff🌹Love You

My condolences, prayers & love to the family of MR. Cliff Rutledge. A true Legend. It has been my extreme pleasure knowing you, learning from you, laughing with you & simply being in your presence. You were family to us & we will miss you dearly. Rest well !

Mr. Rutledge will definitely be missed...his voice was often times the first I would hear on Sunday mornings...countless mornings of laughter...well, now he doesn't have to worry about the " Baptist throwing at him"...I pray he is home and happy...my most sincere condolence to his family.

Well Uncle Cliff you are up there with the rest of the family. It was so good talking to you when I got the chance to on video and I was so glad you got to meet my son. You lived a great and wonderful life and you will be truly missed SAY hi to daddy for me ❤️

Mr.Rutledge will be missed for his great sense of humor and also for his brilliant mind.He gave me my first job teaching Adult Education for the PhenixCity schools.There was never a dull moment in his presence and he always had a teachable moment in every conversation. I learnt so much under his leadership. I love you and I thank you for everything and I told him this many times as I would see him here and there in the city. Take your rest you earned it ❤️❤️❤️

My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, friends and all who knew Mr. Rutledge. I have great memories of Mr. Rutledge. He started me playing basketball in the third grade, he was the coach at South Girard Elementary and my sixth grade teacher. He once told me that he put me on the basketball team because he knew my mother and she was tall so he knew that I would be tall also. (I grew to be 6' 6") He was one of a few people who I know who knew my mother Irene Spivey, she died when I was just two years old. I remember when I was in his 6th grade class, he would have me to deliver hand written notes to teachers in the school and to teachers at the high school. I would have to wait for the reply and return the reply note back to him. I enjoyed being his messenger, it gave me a chance to be out of class. Today we have text messages and emails. Mr. Rutledge was very special to me and to all who knew him. We all will miss him, he is a true legend. Coach Rob Spivery

Rest on Mr. Rutledge, rest on. I thank God for allowing the time you've given so many people in your life, touched so many in music, football games, gospel radio on WOKS. U taught me in the 6th grade. Condolences to the family Shelley Joyce

REST IN PEACE WITH YOUR FAMILY

My sincere condolences and prayers for the Rutledge family. Cliff was a great guy. It was always a pleasure for me to be in his presence. Rest in Peace and Power my brother. I will meet you at the Golden Shore one day. 🙏🏽❤️♦️👌🏾

Mr Cliff played the piano & organ at my Wedding in PC in 1979...what a Wonderful & Talented Man of Faith..he always had a jovial attitude whenever he spoke..RIH, Mr Cliff & may God Bless & Comfort the Family & Friends during this difficult time & in the days ahead!! 💕🙏🏾🙏🏾💕

My deepest condolence and prayers for his Family. He was a Legendary man that will never be forgotten. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

It's with a heavy heart that we bid final farewell to our brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Cliff unconditionally accepted our family, extended family and friends. We will miss his voice, jokes, wit and guidance. Give Jean our love. Cliff, may you rest in peace. Frank Nix and Family

Cliff, we're going to miss your Sunday mornings gesture, GOOD MORNING LORD THIS IS CLIFF, and then you would cough or clear your throat and say That's those Baptists throwing at me Rest Well My friend. Make sure you tickle those ivory keys on that organ Prayers for the family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

CLIFF, you playing, piano, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church; your funny way in which you do, Awesome, by the grace of God. " Baptist can't hardly" words ending your announcement , DBI, In JESUS CHRIST!

Deepest condolences to your family and your friend Great man you will be missed

My condolences to family and friends this is a tremendous loss to our community. My best summer job was spent with him at the Head Start behind LP Stough Apartments. The Landers and Jackson Family

Sending My condolences and prayers Mr. Rutledge 3rd grade math teacher ♥️🙏

Sorry for your lost, with condolences and prayers to the family. Linda Smith & Family

Mr. Rutledge , I will miss you on Sunday Morning saying, GOOD MORNING LORD, I'M CLIFF. The football games will never be called like you did.

Mr. Cliff when you reach those Pearly Gates, get on that Organ and play like never before RIP

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.