James William Releford's Obituary
James William Releford, 91, of Culpeper died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 15, 1927 in Rappahannock to the late Charles and Mamie Jenkins Rutherford.
Mr. Releford was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII. He was a member of Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle, enjoyed farming, and was an avid outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years and love of his life, Lucille Releford; four children, Mary E. Jenkins of Culpeper, Rebecca Hoffman of Culpeper, Joyce Leavell and her husband, Samuel of Culpeper, and Jimmy Releford, Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Lake of the Woods; one brother, Robert Rutherford and his wife, Stella of Reva; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Roger Rutherford, Marshall Rutherford, Elmer Rutherford, and Ethel Jenkins.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA with Rev. Wayne Yowell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Interment will follow in Sperryville Cemetery.
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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