Charles Wayne Rutherford

Published 9:44 am Tuesday, March 16, 2021

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Charles Wayne Rutherford, 68, of Poarch, passed away on March 8, 2021 in Atmore.

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He was born on Feb. 5, 1953 in Atmore to Charles Webster Rutherford and the late, Myrtle Stacey Emmons. He is a Vietnam War era veteran who served honorably in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Stacey Emmons; and his sister, Teresa Rutherford Ammons.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Stella Rolin Rutherford; his son, Christopher (Jennifer) Rutherford of Poarch; his daughter, Brandi Rutherford of Poarch; his father, Charles Webster (Debbie) Rutherford of Atmore; his step-brothers, Rusty (Mandy) Emmons of Atmore and Thomas Grey Emmons of Foley; his sister, Kristina Rutherford of Atmore; his brother in law, Gary Anderson of Atmore; his grandchildren; Wyatt (Patricia) Rutherford, Rowdy Rutherford, Melea (Evan) Graham, Sophia Rutherford, Kaylee (Tyler)Sanspree, Addi Jones, Macey Jones and Brooke Presley; and a special friend, Theresa Rutherford.

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Funeral service was held on March 12, 2021 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.