James Robert Rutherford

June 27, 1937 - January 23, 2021

James Robert Rutherford was born June 27, 1937 and passed away January 23, 2021. He left this world after a complicated battle with Covid. His visitation will be Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Morrison Funeral Home, Central Heights. His service will be Wednesday, January 27th at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Billy George and Andy Corbet officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. James worked at Reynold’s Metal Company as a pipefitter for 31 years until he retired. He was a member of the Lauderdale County Reserves for 13 years as a Lieutenant. He was a loving father, husband, and grandpa. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Doris Rutherford, his parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of 2 years, Lois Rutherford; daughters, Linda Faulkner (Phillip), Sandra Woods (Steve), Janice Neal (Mike), Sherry Chambers (Michael); stepdaughter, Cathy Kelley (Terry); stepsons, Ricky and Randy Appleton; grandchildren, Quentin Woods, Nathan Faulkner, Lori Self, Kane Chambers, Christi Neal, Ashley Nelson (Robert), Zach Kelley, and Ken and Ryan Appleton; 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Pallbearers will be Charles Woods, Lowery Davis, Jim Staggs, Andy Corbet, James Distefano, and Jeremy Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons.