James Gary Rutland

James Gary Rutland, 58, of Gulfport died Friday, November 23, 2012 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and had been a resident for most of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gulfport. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Ehron Rachuba. He is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Frances Rutland of Bassfield; two sisters, Deborah Rutland of Gulfport and Brenda (Keith) Rachuba of Long Beach; and his pet companions, Max, Tanner, and Mollie. The funeral service will be held Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church in Bassfield where friends may visit beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Double Church Cemetery in Bassfield. The family prefers memorials to the Humane Society of South Mississippi, 2615 25th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 or to the American Diabetes Association, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2470, Jackson, MS 39213. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com