Floyd Rutherford

Floyd D. Rutherford BRISTOL Floyd D. Rutherford, 81, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 27, 1928, in Fries, Va., to the late Andy John and Bertha Rutherford. He lived in Bristol most of his life and was the co-owner, with his son, of Cedar Enterprise. He was an active member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church where he served as head usher. He was an avid golfer and had a strong work ethic. He was a wonderful role model and loving father, grandfather, friend and lunch partner. He is survived by a son, Steve Rutherford and wife Jenny of Bristol Tennessee; grandchildren, Tyler Rutherford and Lauren Rutherford: sisters-in-law, Pam Shelton of Little Rock, Ark., and Chris Lewis of Bristol Virginia: and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Friday evening, April 23, 2010, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, April 24, 2010, at Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church with Pastor James Oxendine officiating. The committal and interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bart Poe, Clint Shelton, Bert Jasper, Tim Jasper, Willie Shelton and Greg Fleenor. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, 1127 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.oakley-cook.com Arrangements especially for Mr. Rutherford and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home.