James W. Rutan Sr.

RUTAN, James W.

Jim (Rudy) was 87 years old and went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Sarah L. (Tumblison) Rutan (02/05/2018). He is survived by his children Stephanie (Kenneth) Lute, James (Randy) Rutan, and Melissa (Jon) Griffith. His grandchildren Brandon (Laura) Lute, Kirsten (Sam) Hymes, Shelby Griffith, Dylan Griffith and great – grandchildren Chelsi, CJ, Abby, Ella, Madelyn, Vivian, Titus, Brooks, Annie – Lane, Shepherd, and Hudson. He has a surviving brother John Michael (Joan) Rutan, a Brother-in-Law, James Tumblison and Sister-in-Law Carol Tumblison, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Richard (Marlene) Rutan, and sister Constance Louise Hutchinson. Rudy enjoyed family, friends, RV’ing, and working at Disney. He loved his church, fishing, hunting, golfing, and working in his garden. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com