Tavis Lee Rutan , age 47, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. He was born on January 31, 1976, in Washington, PA, the son Gary Morris and Tanya L. Rutan.

Tavis was a resident at the Franklin Group Home for many years, where he enjoyed spending time with the residents and caretakers. Tavis loved outings with the Group Home, especially going to the Bowling Alley in Franklin. Tavis was most recently a resident at Princeton Rescare Group Home in Princeton, WV.

Tavis body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Petersburg Group Home, with Pastor Calvin Bailey officiating.  Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facetook at Basagic Funeral Home.