Toby Thomas Rutan, 41, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012.

Born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of Harold Buz Rutan and Sherry Lynn Shape Donnelly. Toby enjoyed working on his 2005 Mustang GT. He was a Nascar fan, enjoyed fitness and helping his friends.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by step-father, Rick Donnelly; step-mother, Claire Rutan of Randelman, NC; half-brother, Bret Rutan of Randelman, NC and grandfather, Herb Reithemeyer of Franklin.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 16th in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Lester Evans will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15th at Macon Funeral Home.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com

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