A Life Remembered
Obituary
Lee Alvin Rutherford, 44, of Kountze, Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
He was born on June 13, 1974 to Tommy Lee Rutherford and Glenda Gail Horton in Port Arthur, Texas. Lee was raised in Sabine Pass and has lived in Kountze since 2014. He was employed as a Senior Corrections Officer with the Federal Prisons System for the last 16 years.
Lee is survived by his loving wife, Mia Winham Rutherford of Kountze, his son, Taylor Rutherford of Sabine Pass, his step-son, Ethan Campbell of Kountze, his mother and father, Glenda and Tommy Lee Rutherford of Sabine Pass, his biological father, Thomas Gilchriest and his wife, Marie of Groves. He is also survived by his brother, Derek Rutherford of Beaumont, his two half brothers, Justin Gilchriest and Jeffrey Gilchriest both of Groves.
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 9:00 AM till 11:00 AM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Memorial service to honor Lee’s life will be at 11:00 AM Saturday in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson. Arrangements for cremation are entrusted to Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Saturday, August 4, 2018
· 9:00 AM
– 11:00 AM
Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
Memorial Service
Saturday, August 4, 2018
· 11:00 AM
Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
Burial
Monday, August 6, 2018
· 12:00 AM
Haven of Rest Crematory, 3406 Edgar Brown Drive, Orange, 77630
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Steve Williams
August 4, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the family. It was a pleasure working with Rutherford "Lad." Rest in Peace. Steve and Kerry
Lt. D. Garnica
August 4, 2018
Lee worked for me on my shift and always kept us laughing and yes he even referred to me as Lieutenant Lad. I will miss you my friend may you rest in peace in heaven. Once again god has taken one of my true warriors.
Marie Gilchriest
August 4, 2018
Lee we love you and we will miss your calls, your jokes, your crazy laugh and your bear hugs. We didn't for one minute thank that when you went in that hospital that you weren't coming out. We we're all devastated by your passing. Till we meet again!
Francis Stephen Warren
August 3, 2018
I will miss you lad, you had a rare talent at getting people to laugh and smile, you even got most of us saying lad to each other here at work.Every time I say lad I will always think of you, I pray for your family's loss . Miss you lad!.
Michael Paul Haynie, Sr.
August 3, 2018
You are missed already, Lad....I don’t think I will ever know anyone again in my lifetime that handled everything and anything that was imposed on him with more courage, humility, and humor like you did Lee. Your kind and friendly demeanor brought out the best in all of us. God Bless you and keep you brother!
Marcus D. Bevil
August 3, 2018
Lad, you will truly be missed. For the time I've known you, there was never a dull moment. You were a light to us all to enjoy this life we have, laugh & share a story or two. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Amber Browning Morse
August 3, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Lee. The times I was around him, he was always smiling and making those around him smile! Prayers for comfort to all of his family and friends. RIP Lee!
Jr &Amp; Penny
August 3, 2018
We're so very very sorry!! There's not any words to say or deeds to be done that can ease the heartbreaking pain all of you are going through. Lee was a wonderful man with an enormous funny and awesome personality!! He'll be missed by all his family & friends - especially his Mom, Dad, son, brother, wife, uncles, aunts, and cousins. God has a wonderful new Angel to watch over every one of you. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers!! R.I.P. Lee.
J. Courts
August 3, 2018
Over my years of working with Lee he aways brings light to the room . You know if you are working on the same shift,same day you are going to have fun . We talked about fishing and places to go and what we did the weekend before. My friend will be missed and not a day will go by that when I get to work I will always miss his call asking me whats ups Lad . God rest his soul and will aways be missed!
Kathleen Bailey
August 3, 2018
You were always the clown in class. You'd say and do some of the craziest stuff. You were always fun to be around. One of my favorite memories is those half court shots you'd make when we played basketball. I thought that was the coolest thing. It seems like just a couple years ago. You will be missed. 😢
Larry V White
August 3, 2018
He will be missed by all of his Co works! He had made me laugh every time I seen him at work. I'm sorry for your lost he was to young but god must have plans for him I hope god is ready to Laugh a lot.
Victoria Buzzanga
August 3, 2018
When I first met Lee he had a great smile and sense of humor but seemed a little sad... Then Mia came along.. his smile got a little brighter and his step a little more upbeat. I think we all are better people for knowing him. Prayers for comfort to his family. Vicky Buzzanga
Donna Shelton
August 3, 2018
God must have needed someone to make him laugh Lee. You where always the life of the show everywhere you were. We all love you & will miss you deeply. My deepest sympathies to Mia & the family. My heart hurts for y’all & I know Lee loved y’all very much. May his memories forever live in all of our hearts. R.I.P. Lee
Benny &Amp; Susan Fishback
August 3, 2018
So very sorry for the loss of Lee. He was a special man, and we know he will be missed by so many co-workers and loved ones. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you face this difficult time.
Leo &Amp; Liz Crawford
August 3, 2018
You will be missed Lad.
Leo &Amp; Liz Crawford
August 3, 2018
You will be missed Lad.
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