Virgil Lee "Squirrel" Rutherford

Virgil Lee "Squirrel" Rutherford obituary

Virgil Lee "Squirrel" Rutherford

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29

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cooke-Campbell Mortuary

220 Highway 61 East, TN 37807

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220 Highway 61-E, TN 37807

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Virgil Rutherford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary - Maynardville on Nov. 27, 2025.

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Virgil Lee "Squirrel" Rutherford-age 91 of Knoxville went to his resting place Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a retired employee of the former Schubert Lumber Company and had 45 years of service with them. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Gracie Rutherford. Girlfriend, Wilma Boruff; mother of his children, Virginia Baker; sons, Charles and Tommy Rutherford, grandchildren, Josh, T.J., Alieha, Tina and Cooper. Special brother, Donald. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He leaves behind his daughters, Linda (Eddie) Cole, Debbie (Randy) Merriman, Tammy (Jess) Munsey and Michelle Rutherford and was blessed with nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025 with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. Saturday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Jerry Lawson, Rev. Josh Jones officiating with music by Rev. Josh and Jill Jones. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the funeral home. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

29

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cooke-Campbell Mortuary

220 Highway 61 East, TN 37807

Send Flowers

Nov

29

Service

7:00 p.m.

Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel

220 Highway 61-E, TN 37807

Send Flowers