Samuel Lee Rutherford

He was a loving husband, father and Papaw who was devoted to his family. He enjoyed and made many memorable vacation trips with them.

He was a member of Highland United Methodist Church. He loved his church and was active in many areas as long as his health allowed.

He was a loving, caring person with sweet and thankful words to everyone.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years Hestel Rutherford; his parents, Nellie Johnson Rutherford and James Rutherford and grandson, Bradley Scott Rutherford.

He is survived by his son, Jerry Rutherford (Nancy) of Marana, AZ; daughter, Evon Tims (Scott), of High Point; grandsons, Darren Welch (Katie), of Kernersville, NC; Chad Welch (Cindy), of Thomasville, NC; granddaughter, Ashley McCormick, of Las Vegas NV; great-grandchildren, Ryan McCormick, Kennedy Welch, Jada Welch, Javin Welch, Kenan Bree Welch, Harrison Welch and Noah Pruette.

The family would like to thank the staff of Westchester Manor for the loving care they gave him for two years.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to:

Westchester Baptist Church, PO Box 5188, High Point, NC 27262; or, Highland United Methodist Church, 1015 Mill Ave., High Point, NC 27262; or to the Cancer Society of your choice.

A memorial service to celebrate Sam’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Sechrest Funeral Service with Rev. Eric Peacock officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the funeral home.

Sehrest Funeral Service is honored to serve the Rutherford family. Online condolences may be made at sechrestfunerals.com