Bobby Frank Rutherford, age 84 of Clinton, passed away April 26, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. Bobby was raised in Glen Alpine, TN. He was a US Navy veteran and retired from the Navy reserves after 29 years. He graduated from Murray State in 1951. He retired from the Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge after 42 years. Bobby loved playing softball and loved to bowl. He also enjoyed spending time on the beach.

Preceded in death by his father, Frank Alonzo Rutherford; mother, Ruby Jane Rutherford; step-mother, Louise Rutherford.

Survivors:

Wife of 61 years: Dorothy Wilson Rutherford

Brother: Jackie Lee Rutherford and wife Catherine

Daughter: Donna Rutherford Roberts and husband James David

Sons: Joseph Frank Rutherford and wife Julia Beth
Douglas Wilson Rutherford and wife Jennifer Renee

Grandchildren: Dustin James Roberts and wife Melissa Biafore
Winston Joseph Rutherford and wife Maelingua Dior
Derek Rutherford Roberts
Sarah Beth Rutherford
Evan Wilson Rutherford

Great grandchild: Sagen Satori Rutherford

The family will receive friends Monday, April 29th from 4-6PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Rev. Stan Elliott officiating. Graveside service will be Tuesday, April 30th at Norris Memorial Gardens in Norris at 10:00AM. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com