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Official Obituary of

Sterling Rutledge

October 4, 2025

Sterling Rutledge Obituary

With deepest sympathy, Charlow Funeral Home announces the passing of Sterling Rutledge, 89 years old, on October 4, 2025. Sterling Rutledge was born June 20, 1936, in Plant City, FL .

The family appreciates all kind gestures during this time of bereavement.

Please see below for service information. Requesting that face masks be worn at all services. Please direct any flowers, acknowledgements or resolutions to Charlow Funeral Home.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sterling Rutledge, please visit our floral store.

Services

Public Viewing

Saturday
October 18, 2025
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
108 S. Warnell Street
Plant City, FL 33563

Funeral Service

Saturday
October 18, 2025
11:00 AM
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
108 S. Warnell Street
Plant City, FL 33563

Interment with Military Honors

Tuesday
October 21, 2025
11:30 AM
Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513