John Howard Rutherford
3/1/1946 - 2/14/2022

John Howard Rutherford III, 75, went to his heavenly home with his family by his side on February 14, 2022, at his home in Jones Creek, TX. He gave his life to the Lord over forty years ago and loved the Lord with all his heart and was sure to tell you about Him every chance he got. He was born March 1, 1946, to John Howard Rutherford Jr. and Evelyn Rutherford in Archer City, TX and graduated from Archer City High School in 1964. Following high school, he enlisted in the Air Force where he earned the rank of A3C before being honorably discharged. He married the love of his life Jackie Broadway on February 24, 1968 and eventually settled down in Jones Creek where they raised three children and he went to work for Dow Chemical where he worked for 37 years before retiring in 2004.

He is preceded in death by his father, John and mother, Evelyn and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jackie, children John Howard Rutherford IV and his wife Melissa of Freeport, TX, Bryan Rutherford and his wife Lisa of Corinth, TX, Kimberly Rutherford of Richwood, TX, sister Linda Gaye Russell of Abernathy, TX, grandchildren Brittnee Clark of Corinth, TX, Kayla Rutherford and Alyssa Rutherford of Liverpool, TX and Rachel and Lisa Mendez of Freeport, TX.

A memorial service will be planned and shared at a later date and time.

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