Kenneth E. Rutherford

December 13, 1934 - December 28, 2016

Kenneth E. Rutherford, 82, of Jonesborough, TN passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Bristol, TN on December 13, 1934, a son of the late Doyle and Victoria Bowman Rutherford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Pansy Worley Rutherford; his son, Craig Edward Rutherford; and a brother, Kelcy Rutherford. He was a 1953 graduate of Holston Valley High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Kingsport, TN. Kenneth retired from the Paty Lumber Company after 38 years of service. Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Mary Beth Rutherford; sisters, Dora Webb and Mildred Rutherford; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Gene Clevenger. The family would like to express a special thank you to Wellmont Cancer Center of Johnson City and Hospice House of Bristol, TN for all the love and care shown to Kenneth during his illness. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA with Reverend Angus Shaw officiating. Pallbearers will be Frank Rutherford, Doyle Rutherford, David Rutherford, Joel Hutcheson, Andy Anderson, and Greg Turner. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 5825 Fort Henry Dr., Kingsport, TN 37663.