Rufus Theodore Hereford Obituary
In loving memory of Rufus Theodore Hereford in Fayetteville, Tennessee, who departed this world on February 20, 2026 at the age of 87. Rufus leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rufus Theodore Hereford to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Strong Hereford and Nell Cowley Hereford; and his brother James Strong Hereford, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Margaret Branham Hereford; his children, Rebecca Shawn Brewer, Cowle Branham Hereford, Alicia Hereford Maddox (Lee), Rufus Theodore Hereford, Jr. and Joseph Strong Hereford; his grandchildren, William Barrett Brewer, Lee Oscar Brewer, James Neal Brewer, Branham Payne Maddox, Louis Hereford Maddox, Joseph Strong "Jay" Hereford, Jr. and Sean Ben Hereford; his aunt Gereline Scruggs Hereford; and his sister-in-law Bonnie Carter Hereford.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kelso Cumberland Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 28, Kelso, TN 37348, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
