James E. “J.R.” Rutledge, Jr., 56, of Kountze, died Friday, October 31, 2014.  He was born on June 7, 1958, in Kountze to Bonnie Eddings Rutledge and James Rutledge, Sr.  James was a retired oilfield supervisor.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; children, Jason Richardson and his wife, Codi, of Kountze; Justin Rutledge of Lumberton; Christopher Rutledge and his wife, Tracey and Autumn Goins, both of Louisiana; and Amber Berryhill and her husband, Jeremy, of Katy; grandchildren, Ashtyn Richardson, Madison Richardson, Jensen Rutledge, Justine Rutledge, Kason Rutledge, Morgan Rutledge, McKenzie Rutledge, Baileigh Goins, Harleigh Goins, Presleigh Goins, Ashlyn Berryhill, and Adrianna Berryhill; step grandchildren, Aubrey, Caleb, and Corey; sister, Penny Clark and her husband, Rodney, of Orange; and brother, Loyd Rutledge of Beaumont.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of Mr. Rutledge’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2014, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  His funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2014, at Broussard’s with burial to follow at Cunningham Cemetery, Silsbee.

I lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Julie Rogers Gift of Life, 2390 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas 77706.