Albany, MO: J.B. Rutherford, 83, Albany, MO passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Worth County Convalescent Center, Grant City, MO.
He was born on March 16, 1938 in Rockyford, Colorado the son of Jennings Bryan, Sr. and Jenny (Tieman) Rutherford.
On December 20, 1957, he married Lynnette Offield in Oakland, California. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2017.
J.B. served in the United States Army and then went on to work as an electrical engineer for Varian Associates in California. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bethany, MO and enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Barbara Palacios.
J.B. is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Randy) McLain, Darlington, MO; son, Monte (Rhonda) Rutherford, Georgia; four grandchildren, Jordan, Justin, Ashley, and Travis; great granddaughter, Kinsley; brother, Myron Rutherford, California and numerous nieces and nephews.
J.B. has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Memorial Services and Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital and/or St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com