Bruce Payton Rutherford's Obituary
Bruce Payton Rutherford, age 68, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 at Powder Springs Center for Nursing and Healing. He fought a long battle with kidney disease.
He was born in Tampa, Florida and they moved to Alabama when he was three years old. He graduated from Oneonta High School and went on to the United States Air Force. He married Vickie in June of 2000.
Bruce was employed by Lockheed as a flight test mechanic and he was proud of the part he played in the production and maintenance of different aircraft and especially the F22. He was active in his church, First Baptist Villa Rica, and loved singing in the choir.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie McRee Rutherford and children: Kimberly Texidor (Manuel);
Kristie Hamby (Josh); Candace Adams (Chuck); Sherry Elizabeth Rutherford.
Grandchildren: Olivia Texidor, Isaac Texidor, Aaron Texidor, Luke Hamby, William Hamby, AveryAnna Adams, Liam Adams.
The funeral will be at First Baptist Church Villa Rica on Monday, June 26 with visitation at 1:00 and service at 2:00. Internment at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama at a later date.
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