Last updated on October 29, 2021
Ronald “Ron” Edward Rutledge, age 80, and long-time resident of the Rockwall/McLendon-Chisholm area passed away on October 25, 2021. He was born September 9, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA, to Clovis and Ruth Rutledge. Ron grew up in Richardson, TX, and graduated from Richardson High School in 1960. He met his high school sweetheart, Leilani Mooney and they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. Ron was an accomplished business leader. He led Vistawall, an international commercial door and window manufacturer, for over 30 years. Ron was very patriotic and as such, he was a strong supporter of the second amendment. Ron was a woodworking master and made many custom pieces for his home, and family and friends. He was passionate about playing golf and the comradery of his golfing buddies. His presence will be deeply missed.
Ron is survived by his beloved Labrador Retriever: Coco; sons: Jeff Rutledge and wife Lauren of Wills Point, TX, Todd Rutledge of Wentzville, MO, and Chris Rutledge of Austin, TX; daughter: Michelle Doss of Austin, TX; grandchildren: Conner Rutledge, Caroline Rutledge, Carly Rutledge, Leyton Doss, Michael Gray, Cole Gray, Hayden Smith, and Hunter Smith; great-granddaughter: Aurora Rutledge; and siblings: Linda Vaughn and husband Ronnie, and Teresa Howe and husband Tom. He was preceded in death by his wife: Leilani Rutledge; son-in-law: Tommy Doss; and his parents.
A celebration of Ron’s life will be held 12:30pm Monday, November 1, 2021, at Reflections at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rockwall Location, officiated by Pastor Steve Swofford.
The service will also be live-streamed; please go to www.oneroomstreaming.com and click on the “watch your service” icon and use Event ID: resthavenrockwall and password: WRGJZJ
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to:
https://www.texasoncologyfoundation.org/
