Larry Rutherford, 69. of Many entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was born on July 23, 1952 in Zwolle to Marion Howard Rutherford and Shelby Lucille (Russell) Rutherford.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Many Chapel with Bro. Dean Crittenden and Bro. Bob Russell officiating. Interment followed at Warren Cemetery.
Rutherford worked for the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office for about 15 years in the late 1990s - mid 2000s. He worked at the Detention Center and Patrol Division. He also served as a K-9 Deputy and eventually became the Lieutenant over the Patrol Division.
Preceding Larry in death are his parents, Howard and Shelby Rutherford; his paternal grandparents, John and Fannie Rutherford; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Lucille Russell; his brother, Terry Neil Rutherford; his sister, Marion Lynn Self; and his brother-in-law, Charles Self. He is survived by his son, Tony Rutherford of Many; his daughter, Laura Sanders and husband, Casey of Florien; his sister, Sheila Snell and husband, Leon of Many; his brothers, Mike Rutherford and wife, Shirley of Many; James Rutherford and wife, Terri of Many; his sister-in-law, Susie Rutherford of Baton Rouge; his grandsons, Kobe; Brady; and Caleb Sanders. In addition, he leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other family members.
Honoring Larry as pallbearers were Brady Sanders, Douglas Rutherford, Chris Rutherford, Justin Rutherford, Nathan Rutherford, Taharqa Battle, and Clay Manasco. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Kobe Sanders, Caleb Sanders, Clay Self, and the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department.
Condolences can be made to the family at www. rose-neath.com
Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Many Chapel
Many, Louisiana