William Rutherford, 70, passed away January 2, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA.
He was born August 03, 1954, to the late James and Lou Etta Long Rutherford in Pound, VA. Mr. Rutherford was a true outdoorsman who loved to spend time hunting and fishing. He had a special place in his heart especially for children and animals. He attended Gospel Baptist Church.
Including his parents he is preceded in death by, three brothers, E.J., David and Everett Rutherford.
Survivors include his loving wife of 20 years, Evelyn Darlene Rutherford; son, Robby Rutherford (Amanda); daughter, Faith Smith (Richard); two brothers, Gerald and Harold Rutherford; five sisters, Rosa South (Fred), Stella Woods, Bertha Turner, Sarah Cross (Kenny) and Linda Sherffey (Gary); two grandchildren, Isaac and Charlotte Smith; also, several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. William Mark Handy, Lou Hamilton, and Mrs. Rutherford’s family for taking such great care of William over the years.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Frost Funeral Home Chapel, Abingdon, Viriginia with funeral service to follow with Pastor Tommy Tester officiating.
Interment will follow on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Dewey Memorial Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. in Pound, Virginia. Anyone planning to attend is asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:45 P.M.
Pallbearers will include Bryan Rutherford, Luke Hobbs, Logan Hall, Chris Boggs, Welsey Fleenor, and Tyler Hall.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Junior Rutherford, Wayne Stout, Eric Gobble, and Shawn Gobble.
Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Mr. William Rutherford.
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