Michael Rutherford, age 62 of Vandalia, formerly of Akron, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 27, 1948 the son of Samuel & Vernetta (Laing) Rutherford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Aflac for many years as a independent salesman. He enjoyed fishing in Costa Rica and was a regular at the Little York Tavern where he has many friends. He was an avid sports fan enjoying the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Indians but was most passionate about the Cleveland Browns.
He is survived by his loving wife Judy, who stood by his side during this difficult time, children Michael (Brandy),Samantha and Lindsay (Adam), step daughter Vicky (Jeffery), grandchildren Brandon, Matthew, Andrew, Blake, Caroline, Jeffery, and Ashley, great granddaughters Lillian and Savannah, sister Debbie, father-in-law Ed (Opal) Lenington, sister-in-law Sheila, step father Jim, and several nieces and nephews. God saw he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around him, and whispered "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away; Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the Best. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Services have been entrusted to the Blessing Funeral Home, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.