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Michael A. Rutherford Sr.
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Michael A. Rutherford Sr.

March 16, 1955 - April 23, 2015

Michael A. Rutherford, 60, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away, on Thursday, April 23, 2015. He was born in Bristol, VA on March 16, 1955, son of the late Boyd Rutherford and Evelyn Trivett Rutherford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rex Rutherford. Michael grew up in Kingtown, he was well known and loved everyone he met. He was a big ole Indian with a heart of gold. He loved riding motorcycles to the mountains with his friends. He was also a huge fan of Nascar drivers Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jr.. He was the best dad, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed by all. Michael is survived by two sons, Michael A. Rutherford, II of Bristol, VA and Briar Rutherford of Bristol, VA; granddaughter, Ariana Rutherford; sister, Marian Wall and husband, Matthew of Bristol, TN; special friend, Ray Whitley of Bristol, VA; niece, Kelly Williams of Bristol, TN; great-niece, Dixie Proulex; great-nephew, Damian Proulex; two aunts, Wilma Stout of Bristol, VA, and Doris White of Bristol, VA; host of friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee Street, Bristol, VA. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, with Rev. Gary Garland officiating. The committal service and interment will follow the service at Rhudy Cemetery, Abingdon, VA. Pallbearers will be Ray Whitley, Tim "Ace" White, Gary White, Jack Hartley, Matthew Wall, Johnny Whitley, David "Tree" Gross, Jim McClellan. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Slagle, Marvin Stout, and Criss Knupp.

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Michael A. Rutherford, 60, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away, on Thursday, April 23, 2015. He was born in Bristol, VA on March 16, 1955, son of the late Boyd Rutherford and Evelyn Trivett Rutherford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded... View Obituary & Service Information

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