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Bruce Gene Rutherford

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Bruce Gene Rutherford, 65 of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Friday, April 7, 2017, at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. Born Oct. 30, 1951, he was the son of Fred "Mac" Rutherford and Kathleen Hatfield Rutherford. Bruce was a 1969 graduate of Siloam Springs High School. He served his country in the United States Marines, and was a police officer for Siloam Springs Police Department. Bruce devoted his life to law enforcement. He was a Benton County Deputy Sheriff in criminal investigation, and served as Benton County Judge from 1989 to 1996. Since 2007 he has worked with the Benton County Prosecutors office as a criminal investigator. Bruce was member of the Fraternal Order of Police Officers, a member of First Baptist Church in Siloam Springs, and attended New Life Church in Siloam. He loved people and treated everyone as equal. He enjoyed working in his shop, riding motorcycles and visiting with folks. Bruce loved his job. He's survived by his wife Heather of the home; two sons, Fabian Rutherford of Siloam Springs, Mason Rutherford of Siloam Springs; mother, Kathleen Rutherford of Siloam Springs; two grandsons, Mac Rutherford of Siloam Springs, Caleb Hale of Cane Hill, Ark.; two granddaughters, Madison and Rylee Rutherford; one great-grandson, Levi King. Bruce was preceded in death by his dad and a son, Anthony. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 11, 2017, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Siloam Springs with Pastor Tim Estes officiating. Burial will follow in Springtown Cemetery, Springtown Ark. To sign the online guest book go to www.wassonfuneralhome.com.

Published April 10, 2017

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