Luther Ray (Luke) Rutherford, born February 18, 1935, died peacefully at his home on November 3, 2024.  He was a resident of Signal Mountain.

He was a decorated, competitive golfer boasting 22 holes in one during his lifetime.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.

Survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn H. Rutherford and sister Ruby (Grady) Carroll, Okeechobee, Florida and over 200 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Hannah Rutherford, brothers J. L. (Estelle), Hubert (Faye), Velton (Wanda) and Eugene Rutherford, sisters Dorothy (Elmer) Thacker and Arbutus (Orville) Plank.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT at Hamilton Funeral Home.

Graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. EDT at Red Hill Cemetery in Whitwell, TN with Rev. Jenn Newell officiating.

The family would like to thank Hearth Hospice for their care during this time.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, Tn. 37343.