It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Rutherford of Fries, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 92, on October 28, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Rutherford to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Virgil Leon and Ola Celia Funk Rutherford; his wife Ella "Ellen" Sue Carico Rutherford; and his brothers, Leon Rutherford, Paige Rutherford, Elmo Rutherford and Harry Rutherford.

He is survived by : his daughter Debra; his son-in-law David Noblett of Fries, Virginia; his sons, Greg (Debra Rutherford) of Fries, Virginia and Kevin (Sherry Rutherford) of Fries, Virginia; his sister Ruth Sutherland of Fries, Virginia; his sisters-in-law, Opal Rutherford of Galax, Virginia and Amelia Rutherford of Santa Paula, California; and his close friend Julianna Digiacomo. He is also survived by six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephew.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations be made to the Atkins Memorial Methodist Church Cemetery, C/O Debra Noblett, 590 Bainbridge Road, Fries, Virginia 24330.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Inc