Bobby Alden Rutledge, Sr.

Bobby Alden Rutledge, Sr. age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away March 24, 2026. He was born in Spring Hill, TN to the late B.A. Rutledge & Minnie Rutledge. Bobby attended Brentwood United Methodist Church. He was a Mason for over 60 years, serving as worshipful master in 1966 at the Hiram Lodge #7. Bobby was instrumental in starting the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce where he also served as President. He made his career as a barber, serving the Brentwood Community for over 60 years as well. Bobby enjoyed travelling and riding his motorcycle, taking many trips out west. He is preceded in death by his wives, Mary Nell Yates Rutledge and Ruth Johnson Rutledge; infant son, Henry Alden Rutledge; brothers, Jay Rutledge and Claude Rutledge; sister, Annie Ruth Harris. He is survived by his wife, Maudene Rutledge; sons, Bobby (Michelle) Rutledge, Jr. and Darin (Kelley) Rutledge; grandchildren, Logan Rutledge, Morgan (Tristan) Greene, Dustin Rutledge, Hunter Rutledge, Jameson Shannon and Katherine Shannon; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Lily, Addison and Russell; step-children, Pam (John) Coggins and Cliff (Margaret) Pewitt and many other loving family members. Funeral service will be held 11:00AM Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Logan Rutledge, Dustin Rutledge, Hunter Rutledge, James Gary, Joe Spencer Gary and Jeff Officer. Members of Hiram Mason Lodge #7 will serve as honorary pallbearers. A Masonic Service will be held 6:00PM Friday, March 27, 2026 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Hiram Lodge #7 in Bobby’s memory. Visitation will be 6-8PM Friday and one hour prior to the service at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com