HEATH SPRINGS, SC – Lewis "Cotton" Evan Rutledge, born December 4, 1959 in Lancaster, peacefully passed away in his sleep at his home in Heath Springs, SC.

Lewis loved fishing, cooking (but not washing dishes), doing yard work, and mechanic work. What he loved most of all was being "Pappy" to his two amazing grandsons, Charlie and Tate.

Lewis is survived by his sons, Cody Rutledge of Lancaster and Trey Rutledge of Charlotte, NC; grandsons, Charlie and Tate Rutledge of Lancaster; his mother, Mary Ellen Rutledge of Heath Springs; sisters, Beth Smith of Heath Springs and Ginger Rutledge (Mark Cragan) of Clover, SC; brother Mitchell Rutledge (Debbie Rutledge) of Heath Springs; and a large extended family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Max Rutledge; sister, Carla Rutledge; brother, Maxie Rutledge; nephew, Michael Jordan; and great nephew Joel Jordan.

The Celebration of Life Service for Lewis will be 2:00 pm Saturday, November 9, 2024, at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Zach Byrd. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Heath Springs.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, November 8, 2024, at Burgess Funeral Home and other times at the home of Mary Ellen Rutledge.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to Kershaw Veterinarian Clinic, 105 E Church St, Kershaw, SC 29067 or Oak Ridge ARP Church, 2774 McIlwain Rd, Heath Springs, SC 29058.