James Rutherford

James W. “Bill” Rutherford, 75, of Bush, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born on May 1, 1934, in Bush, the son of John R. and Pearl Hester Rutherford.

He married Linda Shelton Rutherford on Dec. 24, 1954, in Hurst. They were married for 54 years.

Mr. Rutherford was retired. He worked at Maytag in Herrin for 43 years. He was a member of the IAM union. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

He was a member of Royalton Apostolic Church. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Rutherford of Bush; three sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Jim and Laura Rutherford of Hurst, William and Joy Rutherford of Fort Worth, Texas, and David and Kim Rutherford of Hurst; six grandchildren, Kristen Hargrove and husband Jason of Burleson, Texas, Tiffany Rutherford of Fort Worth, Texas, and James, Kayla, Jason and Kaitlyn Rutherford of Hurst; one great-grandson, Jason Tyler Hargrove of Burleson, Texas; six sisters, Janice Toler and husband Bill of Anna, Norma Koren and husband John of Royalton, Beverly Jackson of Deerfield, Fla., Mary Ann Cosimi and husband Roger of Spring Valley, Sharon Rutherford of Deerfield, Fla., and Debra Karney and husband Kevin of Apopka, Fla.; one brother, Thomas Rutherford and wife Marcie of Boca Raton, Fla.; a brother-in-law, Bob Shelton and wife Norma of Centralia; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by a son, Thomas Rutherford; and by a brother, John R. Rutherford.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City with the Rev. Donald Maas officiating. Interment was in Blairsville Cemetery.

Military rites were accorded by American Legion Post 664 of Hurst and members of the Illinois National Guard military honors team.

Memorials can be made to Royalton Apostolic Church.