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Harold Frank Rutledge

November 24, 1941 — May 28, 2025

Waco, Texas

Harold Frank Rutledge died Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born in Brownwood, Texas on November 24, 1941 to Marion and Katherine Rutledge. He attended Midway schools and graduated in 1960.

Harold worked for Southwest Advertising as a commercial artist for many years. He was an avid car enthusiast. He restored a 1955 Ford pickup and would take it to car shows in and around Waco. It will be lovingly handed down to his grandson Brandon.

Harold’s only son, Mark, died in an accident in 2012. He is survived by grandson Brandon Mark Rutledge and partner Darla Turner, granddaughters Shelby Alyssa Machac and husband Paul, and Casey Danette Rutledge, three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson.

He is also survived by sister Barbara Jones, sister Glenda and husband Larry Wright, and brother Donald and wife Kay.

Services will be 12 pm, Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. There will be a time of visitation at 11am and burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Service Schedule

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Visitation

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Grace Gardens Funeral Home & Crematorium

8220 Woodway Dr., Waco, TX 76712

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Grace Gardens Funeral Home & Crematorium

8220 Woodway Dr., Waco, TX 76712

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Burial

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

1:30 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

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