James Rutherford
Baldwyn- James Leonard Rutherford, 87, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 22, 1935 to Tobe and Lily Rutherford. He was an avid gardener and farmer. He owned Rutherford Peach Orchard and grew just about anything. He loved going to auctions with his brothers and spending time with his family. He had worked for Brown Shoe Company, Plumrose (Swift), Walmart Distribution Center, and Prentiss Memorial Gardens. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years.
Funeral services will be held at Waters Funeral Home on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:00
P. M. with Bro. Raybon Richardson and Dr. Chester Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Memorial Gardens.
He is survived by a daughter, Rhonda Lansdell (Billy) of Baldwyn; granddaughters, Heather Hancock (Jackie) of Baldwyn and Kristi Bearden (BJ) of Baldwyn; great-grandchildren, Aubree Bearden, Abby Bearden, Savannah Hancock, Cooper Hancock and Everett Hancock; brothers, Charles Rutherford (Beverly) of Baldwyn and Freddie Rutherford (Linda) of Booneville; sister, Sharon Benjamin (Jerry) of Rienzi and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Patsy Cooper Rutherford; siblings, Elois Kelly, Doris Rutherford, Lenice Mauney, Barbara McCoy and a special brother-in-law, Leon Coker.
Pallbearer will be Lanny Coker, Michael Rutherford, Josh Walden, Luke Walden, Joe Kelly, Keith Kelly and Mitchell Watson.
Visitation will be at Waters Funeral Home on Sunday from noon until 2:00 P.M.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family @www.watersfuneralservice.com
