Jack S Rutherford

Jack Sterling Rutherford passed away peacefully at Ballad Health Hospice House on June 7, 2026, after a valiant battle with prostate cancer. Jack was born on November 30, 1957, the beloved son of the late Jack and Elizabeth Rutherford.

A proud alumnus of John Battle High School, Jack graduated in 1976. He embarked on a remarkable career as a control systems analyst at Eastman Chemical Company, where he dedicated 42 years of his life. Upon his retirement from Eastman, Jack began working at Northeast State Community College's RCAM facility. His love for cycling and hiking took him on many adventures. Jack found joy in farming and raising cattle. He was an avid amateur radio operator and was a member of the Kingsport Amateur Radio Club.

He is survived by his wife, Scottie Elaine Rutherford, with whom he shared 18 beautiful years of marriage; son, Daniel Scott Rutherford, and his wife, Sarah; siblings, sister, Karen Finley (Tom) and brother Timothy Rutherford; along with several nieces and cousins, who will forever cherish his memory.

A service to celebrate Jack's life will be held at Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home, located at 1221 Stewball Circle, Kingsport, TN. The family will receive friends from 4-6pm Wednesday June10th, 2026, with a service to follow at 6pm, with Pastor Mike Laughrun officiating. Interment will be private with Pastor Jeremy Bledsoe officiating. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the care team at Ballad Health Palliative Care and Ballad Health Hospice for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Jack and his family during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tri-Cities Baptist Church, 171 Promise Land Dr. Gray, TN 37615.