Palmer S. Rutherford Jr. Obituary
The passing of Palmer S. Rutherford Jr. of Abingdon, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 5, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Palmer S. Rutherford Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Palmer S. Rutherford, Sr. and Mary Bane Kelly; his grandfather Joseph L. Kelly (Virginia Supreme Court Justice); his sisters, Ann and Jane; and his son Kelly.
He is survived by: his wife Jean; his children, Palmer III, Laine, Anne and Dave (Zobel); his daughter-in-law Claudia; and his grandchildren, Chelsea (Dan), Raven (Jimmy), John, Sinter Claire (Julia), Marshall (Nicole) and Colton.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Camp Chanco on the James, Memo: Palmer Rutherford Bath-House Refurbishment Fund. (Camp Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Dr, Spring Grove, VA 23881).
