Hershal Harrison Rutledge, 91, 0f Colbert, Okla., went to be home with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Hershal was born in Jayton, Texas on July 21, 1928 to Herman and Nolah Rutledge.
Hershal enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17. He served his country in WWII and the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Rutledge; parents, Herman and Nolah Rutledge; and his brother, Bobby Charles Rutledge.
Left to cherish his memories are daughter, Sherry Cooper; son, Allan Rutledge and his wife Gwen; daughter, Terri Lynne Rutledge; sister, Frances Atkins and her husband W. T.; grandchildren: Jeff Weatherford and Edi, Chris Weatherford and Jennifer; great-grandchildren: Josh and Alexis Weatherford, Caleb Weatherford, Dylan Work and Garrett Work; several nieces and nephews, other extended family and friends.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, 2 p.m. at Cartwright Baptist Church with Pastor Troy Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Colbert, Okla.
Pallbearers will be Josh Weatherford, Dylan Work, Garrett Work, Steve Withers, Shane Corbett and Zach Crabtree.