HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~ Mr. Maxie Eugene Rutledge, age 63, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home.  He was born December 13, 1956 in Lancaster, a son of Mary Ellen Hilton Rutledge and the late Maxwell Rutledge.  Maxie served his country in the United States National Guard and was a graduate of Officers Candidate School (OCS).  He also graduated from York Technical College with a degree in Welding Fabrication.  Maxie worked as a Welder/Fabricator.  He loved to fish.  Maxie was a wonderful man who loved his family dearly.  He was a member of Pleasant Hill ARP Church.

Maxie is survived by his daughter, Maegan Rutledge; his mother, Mary Ellen Rutledge; two brothers, Mitchell Rutledge (Debbie), and Lewis Rutledge; two sisters, Beth Smith (Larry), and Ginger Cragan (Mark); and many nieces and nephews.

Maxie was preceded in death by his father, Maxwell Rutledge; and a sister, Carla Ruth Rutledge.

The Celebration of Life Service for Maxie will be 2:00 pm Friday, May 8, 2020 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Heath Springs, SC. Due to ongoing public health concerns, the family asks that those who consider attending will use all judgement and discernment and follow the recommendations of the CDC and Governor.