Obituary: John V. Rutledge

d. Aug 13, 2023

John V. Rutledge, son of the late Victor Pool and Marie Edwards Rutledge of Watts Mill, South Carolina, died in Moab on August 13, 2023.  He was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Abercrombie, and a brother, Samuel Rutledge.  

He is survived by a son, John S. Rutledge (Mayuko) of Tokyo, Japan; a daughter, Ann Austin (Andrew) of Moab, Utah; and grandchildren, Vincent Rutledge and Charles Rutledge.

He donated his body to the University of Utah. No services are planned.

The family wishes to express their most sincere thanks to staff at Moab Regional Hospital, Grand Center, Grand County Hospice staff and volunteers, and everyone at Canyonlands Care Center for their caring and support.