James Edward Rutherford

July 10, 2015

James Edward Rutherford, age 70, of Molino, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015. Jim was born in Pensacola and proudly served in the Navy Reserves, National Guard, and Air Force Reserve for more than 13 years. He was an employee of Gulf Power Company for 40 years, and an avid outdoorsman his whole life. Jim served the Lord with his beautiful singing voice at many military functions and churches across the gulf coast. He also sang with Sons of the Pines classic western/gospel trio for 11 years.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Robert W. and Mary Lee Nichols Rutherford; brother Robert H. Rutherford and sister Betty Beranger.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannie Rutherford, eldest daughter Angela Rutherford Neal, her husband Kevin Neal, and grandchildren Brian and Rachel Neal, and his youngest daughter Andrea Rutherford Ontiveros, her husband Mario Ontiveros, and granddaughter April Ontiveros. He will be remembered as a man of God, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a kind gentleman to all.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Highland Baptist Church Generational Fund.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Cantonment. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church, 6240 Hwy 95A North, Molino. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola. Pastor Brian Calhoun and Dr. Jerry Passmore will be officiating services. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.

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  1. Bonnie Exner on July 12th, 2015 10:40 pm

    Jeannie and family, we are so sad to hear of Jim’s passing..He was one of a kind and will surely be missed by all who knew him. Jim WALKED his FAITH and because of that rest assured you will see him again in Heaven.

  2. Jeff Perkins on July 12th, 2015 7:16 am

    ..Jim was one of the greatest guys that I have had the honor of calling my friend..Always a Christian example and a gentle , kind , and soft spoken man ….Jim always put God and family first , and never failed to use his wonderful tenor voice for the Glory Of God ….I spent a lot of time with Jim over 20 years , hunting deer , and elk , once in Colorado .. and never once heard him use a profain word … His thoughts always not far from his Heavenly Father …We all loved Jim and will miss him and his wonderful God given talent….. Jeff Perkins.
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  3. Willene & Preston Bryan on July 12th, 2015 6:30 am

    Jeannie, we are so sorry for your lost.
    Our deepest sympathy.
    Preston & Willene Bryan

  4. marcelle perritt on July 11th, 2015 8:47 am

    Jeannie I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thought and prayers

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