Leonard L. Rutherford

Leonard Larimore Rutherford. Son of deceased parents Tom & Edna Rutherford. Born July 20, 1922. Promoted to Glory December 20, 2012. Lover of God, Country, Family & Friends. Native of Fall River/Shores Community, Pulaski, TN.

Husband of 63 years to Elise Glover Rutherford. Daddy to Judy & Lee Kelly; Terry & Brenda Rutherford; Cindy & Frank Waggoner; Sheila & Greg Vance. Grandpa to Christy & John Lang; Dianne & Brandon Bass; Doug & Courtney Rutherford; Mandy & Chris Springer; Sean & Chasity Kelly; Will & Kristy Waggoner; Jeff, Amy & Tessa Waggoner; Scott, Amalie & Seth Vance. Great-Grandpa to Logan & Gavin Springer; Paisley Kelly; and Alanna & Emma Bass.

Recipient of Purple Heart, US Navy/Marines, World War II. Retired U.S. Postal Service, Huntsville, AL. Retired Corps Sergeant Major of The Salvation Army, Huntsville, AL

Visitation at Valhalla Funeral Home, 698 Winchester Road, Huntsville, AL 4:00 – 6:00 P.M., Saturday, December 22. Viewing at Shores Baptist Church, Goodspring, TN, at 2:30 P.M., Sunday, December 23. Service at 3:30 to be officiated by Major William Whittle, a special family friend and fellow Soldier in Christ, assisted by Rev. Brandon Bass. Burial immediately afterwards in Shores Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Giles County Honor Guard, Pulaski, TN.