Dominque Lashawn Rutledge

Dominque LaShawn Rutledge Age 21 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

Dominque LaShawn Rutledge was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 25, 1994 to Priscilla Rutledge and David Starnes.

Dominque attended the Davidson County School System and graduated from Hunter’s Lane High School in May 19th 2012. He enjoyed football, and having a good time with family and friends.

Dominque professed a hope in Christ and joined the St. Luke Primitive Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Frank D. Stevenson Sr.

He was preceded in death by devoted cousin, Thomas Rutledge

Dominque leaves behind devoted mother, Priscilla Rutledge; father, David Starnes; daughter, Ja'Varia Rutledge; grandmothers, Sandra Dunlap and Kimberly Frierson; great-grandmother, Yvonne Christian, six brothers and sisters, Charles (Tesha) Rutledge, Shanice Rutledge, Sharlea Starks, Ocean Starnes, David Starnes Jr., Noah Starnes; aunts and uncles, Shelia Rutledge, Tara Dunlap, Angel Dunlap, Erica Starnes, William Boleyjack, Anthony Starnes, Willie Starnes, Quanita Starnes, Tironda Scruggs, Robert (Brianna) Johnson, James (Antoinette) Rutledge, Christopher (Shawn) Johnson, Latorrey (Trina) McCord; niece, Chariya Rutledge; devoted cousins, DeVaughn Rutledge, Danny Rutledge, Oshay Rutledge, Davenia Rutledge, Jacquise Rutledge, Tondra Scruggs, Marcus Bright, Otavius Hobson and Terry Fisher; devoted friends, Tearicka Gordon, William Travarous Crain, Andrew Scales, Corey Batey, James Davis, Ollicia Holmes, Tyrus Sellers, Michael and Michelle Clark, Tamera William, Natron Brooks, Marquica Beasley, Michael McKissack, Markyth Smith; God father, Charles Scruggs; foster grandparent, Doris Hicks; god sister, Dasha Hall; a host of great aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and close friends.