William “Bill” Alderson Rutherford, age 68, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 12, 2025. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Licia Lynn Rutherford, mother, Betty Szcyuthowski, father, William “Bill” Rutherford, and brother, Toby Graley and in-laws, Nancy and Gayle Field.

Bill is survived by his wife, Robin Lynn Rutherford, daughter, Lydia Ann Rutherford, grandson, Elijah Scott Rutherford, granddaughter, Emma Lynn Abshire, sister, Marilyn Pauley, brother, Tracy Graley, niece, Stephanie Barefield, nephews, (T.J.) Tracy Graley, (D.J.) Donald Pauley and (Joey) Joseph Ballew.

He was a member of Southridge Church of God, where he served as an Elder; worked security, food pantry, and supported charities to feed foreign countries. He was a 1975 graduate of George Washington High School and a 1986 graduate of the National Institute of Technology. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Painter’s Union Local #970 for 10 years. He worked at System Support, and Commercial Business Systems, Pomeroy (Fortune 500 Computer Business) – Retired with 30 years of service. He was a rental property owner/manager, antique store owner, and also a licensed auctioneer.

Bill loved sports and adventures, such as taking flying lessons at Mallory Airport, was a certified scuba diver, golfer, WVU football fan, WVU basketball fan, and a Cincinnati Reds Baseball fan. (He loved Pete Rose). Bill and Robin were treasure hunters for the duration of their time together.

He loved to tease and cut up with people. Always had to tease people about something. That’s how you could tell that he really liked you.

Bill was very generous and thoughtful, always offered his help to others. It was common for him stop the car in the middle of parking lots to help load heavy/bulky items for strangers and was always available to lend a hand.

Service will be 1:00pm Friday, December 19, 2025, at Southridge Church of God, 100 Eagle Drive, Charleston, WV 25309, with Pastor Scott Beha officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.