My Best Friend Mark Rutledge

We met in 1985, we opened Jolly Roger, you was my egg flipping guru. So much fun we had during my stay in Stockton. We golfed, we played football, we hit all the local bars, we danced & got laid at Black Angus. We stayed in touch for the most part without cell phones & internet. You came & visited me in Long Beach, we visited your Dad’s grave in Bakersfield, we had a blast at Universal Studio & watched the sitcom Coach, live. We grew closer when I moved back from Dallas in 2006, we continued to golf, you coming to Sacramento, me coming to Stockton, I was there for your proud Eagle, finally meeting halfway at our favorite course, Micke Grove, we started a Thanksgiving Tradition golfing there, then having our version of Family Dinner. You are family, we shared our most personal challenging times, you were always there for me! We love & shared our stories of this Hospitality business we chose, giving each other advice to persevere. We had a blast at the Eagles Concert 5 years ago & was planning to do another concert soon.  I treasure the 2 pocket knives you gave me that you had a passion for & remember your love for vintage toys. I went to your weddings & never met your Son’s that you are always proud of. I grew concern as this Thanksgiving was coming up & I could not contact you. At times you did not want to burden me with issues, so I thought you were figuring out life’s challenges on your own & I respected that. I can’t believe I learned you left us & I didn’t know until months later. I Love & Miss you Mark Rutledge. We will golf again on the most heavenly course. Keep that tee time spot open for me my Best Friend!
I do NOT know how this happened. Please contact me 916-541-8509

Kerry

Hi Mark, it's Michelle your employee at red lobster... I was putting you on my job application employment history and seen you had passed away, you were a really good boss . I'm sorry to hear this.

I am devastated! How come I did know! I’ve been worried. I decided to google. Oh my god Mark I love you my best friend for decades. I’m at a loss of words. 

Kerry Schultz

I worked at Red Lobster with Mark, David, Curtis, and Jennifer who sadly passed recently. He was a nice, kind, and professional person and welcomed me back after I changed jobs. I'm sorry to the Rutledge Family
Revelation 21:3,4

So sad to hear this news. I remember Mark as a good kid with a big heart. Mark's mom (Mary) and my mom (Joanne) were good friends and I remember spending lots of fun times together with Mark & Scott & their sister, when we were just youngsters, whenever the families got together. My thoughts & prayers are with Mark and the rest of the Rutledge family.

I’ve known Mark since we were very young, Mark, Scott, Sherry & their mom Mary lived behind us, My sister Margaret & Sherry became very good friends, they were the same age & I used to be able to hang out with them, that’s how I got to know Scott & Mark, Scott & I were the same age & graduated high school together, I stayed connected to them through high school, went to their house often, can’t remember the name of the street they moved to, maybe DeOvan? After high school we continued to our friendship & then Delta & work caused our lives to go in different directions & even though our lives took different paths I always considered all them my family, Mark was so kind & had a huge heart, loved his smile, Got to see Mark every once in a while if we went to Red Lobster, Red Lobster was truly blessed to have such a beautiful human being working for them, Mark will be missed by so many, My heart & prayers go out to his family, My deepest condolences to Scott, Mary & Family, God Bless you all through this difficult time 🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼

I just learned about mark’s passing. My condolences to his friends and family. He was the absolute best manager Ive ever had. He was full of compassion and understanding and never passed judgement on someone.

Mark was my manager at Redlobster he was such a nice person. On our busy days like Valentines or Mothers day I would complain to him that my feet hurt so much and he replies yeah my dogs are barking  too.  Im like what heck does your dog got to do wt it ???? lol then he explained what it meant. Now I say that my dogs are barking when my feet hurt. Thank you so much Mark for being the best Manager at Redlobster. We will miss you may you rest in peace Mark 🙏

Like to say Mark was a very kind guy. Always had a smile on his face. I was hurt when I heard of his passing. My wife and I came in Town from Nevada to have dinner at Red Lobster and wanted to surprise Mark. My Condolence to Mark's family. He's be missed. 

Bill & Sandy Bills Las Vegas

I took this picture when we surprised Mark at work for his birthday.  A coworker and I wanted to show him we appreciated all his hard work, dedication,  guidance and friendship.  I worked with Mark for about 18 years he was a great boss and mentor to me.  He showed me the ropes of the restaurant business but was also there to listen to my problems, hear me complain about my favorite sports teams or celebrate when the A's won.  He was very caring, asking about my family and how my kids were doing with school.  As stressful as it can be at times, he really did love Red Lobster and wanted nothing but success for the company and it's employees, no matter where life took them.   I am so sorry for your loss.  He will be deeply missed and always in our memories.  Thank you Mark for everything.

I was so shocked and sad when I heard about Mark. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Mark and I worked together for years, at Carrow's and at Red Lobster. I moved to New Mexico, so I had not spoken with Mark for about 7 years. He will be missed, he used to make us all laugh and help us get through the tough nights at work.

OBITUARIO

Mark Alan Rutledge

13 noviembre, 1961 – 12 septiembre, 2023

DeYoung Shoreline Chapel

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