JOHN RUTLAND

JOHN RUTLAND  
On Thursday, November 11, 2021 John Rutland, of Centerville, Virginia passed away peacefully at Annandale Healthcare Center where he received skilled nursing care, since August of 2020, for his exposure to Agent Orange during his war-time service in Vietnam. As a recipient of a purple heart and bronze star, John's motivation to serve his country equally extended to his professional endeavors after the war. John believed in perseverance. John started as Grade 7 and retired as a Grade 13 from the federal government after 38 years at the Department of Justice in human resources management. He was a colorful storyteller that, (sometimes cheekily), described his civil responsibility to fairly qualify and clear countless DOJ officials and employees as, "I got to test everyone in the Department." As a graduate of San Jose State University, (in biology), of San Mateo County, California, John's part-time interest included entomology. Believe it or not, John instructed his children on "how to's" in catching insects and especially, on how to track butterflies! As a deal-maker in his community, he is still well-known as a realtor for Century 21 (Ron Marracini, Broker), and later in life, Re/Max. He mentored many real estate professionals in Fairfax County. Given his diverse business and community connections, he is best remembered by colleagues, friends, neighbors and family as a passionate "foodie." John is survived by his newlywed wife (since summer of 2019), Carolyn Veney (Rutland) of Washington, DC; his two grandsons, Elijah Wilkerson (Rutland) age 24 of Baltimore, Maryland and Jimmie Fennell (Rutland) age 17 of Springfield, Virginia; and his sole daughter, Kristin Rutland. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021, 10 a.m. followed by Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. at Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, 10185 Zion Drive, Fairfax, VA. Arrangements by AMES FUNERAL HOME https://www.amesfh.com/obituaries/John-Rutland?obId=23183987#/celebrationWall