Thomas Rutherford

Thomas Rutherford, 35, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in his sleep at home.  Born in Kingsport, he graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School where he played baseball.  Thomas attended Walter State Community College and Northeast State College. He had worked as a sheet metal fabricator for many years. Thomas loved to write poetry and music. He also loved animals. Thomas was a member of Fort Robinson Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, James and Virginia Nowlin, and paternal grandparents, Paul and Christine Rutherford.

Thomas is survived by his parents, Roger and Gloria Rutherford of the home; sister, Kristin McConnell and husband, Jason of Kingsport; brother, Michael Rutherford and wife, Carla of Kingsport; 5 nephews, Noah Rutherford, Jonah Rutherford, Joseph Rutherford, Joshua McConnell and Kaleb McConnell; niece, Miana Rutherford; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A family graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Gravelly Baptist Church, 647 Gravely Rd., Kingsport, TN 37660.