Dennis John Rutherford's Obituary
Dennis John Rutherford, 71, of Indian Head, MD passed away August 20, 2016 at his residence.
Dennis was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served with valor in Vietnam. He was a supervisor with Washington Metro Area Transit Authority for 30 years and was also a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Indian Head, MD. He enjoyed singing, playing guitar, and was an avid Elvis Presley fan. He also enjoyed playing cards, cooking, and dining out.
His is the son of the late, Whitelaw Sherrill Rutherford and the late, Betsey Mae Blanchard Rutherford.
Predeceased by his wife, Linda E. Rutherford, his step-son, Eddie Sherry, and his step-grandson, Tony Corona.
He is survived by his brothers, Steve W. Rutherford, Paul D. Rutherford, and Daniel T. Rutherford; his sisters, Cheryl Ford, Juanita M. Horgan and her husband, John, Mary Caldwell and her husband, Danny, Carol Burgess and her husband, Tom, and Leala Rutherford; step-daughters, Barbara and Diane Halloran; step-grandson, Steve Peyton; and his niece, Bonita Thompson and husband Belmont.
Friends received on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 from 10AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church (30 Mattingly Ave., Indian Head, MD 20640). Interment to follow with full Marine Corps honors at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, MD.
Memorials in Dennis’s name may be sent to St. Mary Star of the Sea Food Pantry (30 Mattingly Ave., Indian Head, MD 20640).
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