James Charlie Rutherford Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For James Charlie Rutherford

Mr. James Rutherford, 95, of Seale, AL passed on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in Columbus, GA.

Graveside service will be held 12 noon EST Friday, October 2, 2020 Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church with Rev. Roderick Baptiste, officiating. Public visitation will Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 2-5 p.m.

Dea. Rutherford was born December 24, 1924 in Russell County, AL to the late Ben Rutherford and the late Christine Robinson. He was educated in the Russell County School System,and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church Seale, AL where he served in many capacities.

Survivors include two nieces, Melody Rutherford of Columbus, GA and Christine Powell-Jones (Michael) of Boston; two nephews, Larry Marshall and Gary Meadows both of Boston and a host of other relatives and friends.

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He was a wonderful man that love God's people ,he always had a beautiful smile on his face he enjoyed talking to Pastor Poncedeleon Johnson and we enjoyed him too. We will truly miss him but God loved him the best .Take your rest with Jesus The Johnson and Sanks Family

We want to express our sincere sorrow on the passing of our cousin James "Sweeney" Rutherford. We have such gratitude for the comfort he brought to his aunt and our grandmother Nora Miles during his visits with her in her final years. God bless and may he rest in peace. -Sharon Cole, Jeffrey Cole and Beverly Matthews

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