Claude Edward Rutherford

Claude Edward Rutherford obituary, Apopka, FL

Claude Edward Rutherford

Claude Rutherford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Waldon Professional Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC. on Oct. 3, 2025.

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CLAUDE RUTHERFORD Obituary Mr. CLAUDE EDWARD RUTHERFORD, Sr. opened his eyes to the world in Yeager, West Virginia on June 9th, 1950, between the two hearts of Mr. and Mrs. William Claude Rutherford & Ruby Ann Rutherford. As he grew, fishing & traveling would become his passion. Traveling was especially his deepest passion as he wanted to see the country, as he would have many great stories fishing, & traveling cross the country.
Once he went on a road trip in his trusted car, got a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, hitch-hiked into town, junked the car with the flat tire,& bought a new car to finish his trip. Not a thing nor anyone would stop him from seeing the world.
In his journey in life, he met the Beautiful Ms. Sandra Faye Rutherford (Wife), in their love three handsome boys, Claude (Eddie) Edward Rutherford, Jr., Phillip Scott Rutherford, William Rutherford, were born.
It is on April 9th, 2024, Mr. Claude Edward Rutherford, Sr. closed his eyes & has ajoin, Mr. Claude (Eddie) Edward Rutherford (Son), Mr. and Mrs. William Claude Rutherford & Ruby Ann Rutherford (Parents), & Mr. Wilbur Rutherford (Brother) into HEAVENLY PEACE.
He leaves, Ms. Sandra Faye Rutherford (Wife), Mr. Phillip Scott Rutherford (Son), Mr. William Rutherford (Son), Ms. Evelyn Rutherford Hall (Sister), Ms. Teressia Vernum (Sister), Mr. John Rutherford (Brother), Mr. Ernest Rutherford (Brother), & a host friends to cherish his memories. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of CLAUDE, please visit our Tree Store.

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