David was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa September 19th, 1963 to Kenneth Rutherford and Catherine Morris Rutherford. He graduated from Linn Mar High School, received a degree in psychology from the University of Iowa. He served 4 years in the United States Navy as a pharmacy technician. Later in life David was a Smith County Deputy Constable and police officer for the city of Troup. He was very proud of the time he served in law enforcement.
David is preceded in death by his mother Catherine Morris Rutherford and aunt Ann Morris.
He is survived by his father Kenneth Rutherford, a sister Katheryn Rutherford, a brother Kenneth Rutherford Jr. (Robin), 3 nephews Jon Sacora (Allie), Jeff Sacora (Ashley), Tyler Rutherford, a niece Brenna Rutherford, 9 grandnieces and 1 grandnephew, 2 great grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the police department of your choice to honor David’s life.
Funeral Arrangements have been handled by Lloyd James Funeral Home of Tyler, TX.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lloydjamesfuneralhome.com for the Rutherford family.
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