Robert John Rutledge III

He graduated from the University of South Carolina, Class of 1978 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. He managed Wright Johnston’s Uniform Sales for over 20 years where he was loved by his colleagues for being hard-working, personable, kind to all, and for his leadership.

Above all, he was known for his intense appreciation of the outdoors, being a Carolina Gamecock, and for his ability to brighten everyone’s day. Robert Rutledge could talk to anyone and would never forget a face.

He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia Rutledge, and two daughters Lindsay and Lori Rutledge. His siblings, Ann Heltemes and husband Brad, Dennis Rutledge and wife Cathy, and Johnny Rutledge and wife Robin.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bradley Word of The Columbia Medical Group, Dr. John Story of Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute Charlotte, and Lutheran Hospice of South Carolina. The assistance, love, and support of Marilyn Goodwin, Kelley Carr, Sharon and Woody Kaminer, Dale Shelhorse, Brian Guthrie, and Lindsay’s husband Joseph Gutierrez, and our Neighbors: Tuffy and Andrea McKnight, Abhi and Sunila Deshpande, Debbie and Dan Bouknight, and Gisela Burleson.

The Celebration of Life is to be held at his home on Saturday, January 28th from 2-5pm.

Donations can be made to Lutheran Hospice of Chapin, 102 Fortress Drive Chapin, SC 29036, and the ALS Association of South Carolina, 130 Gardners Cir PMB 622, Johns Island, SC 29455.