John J Rutter Sr. 78, of Bristol passed away at his home on Thursday November 5, 2020.
John was born on January 31, 1942 in Pike Township a son of the late Melvin and Agnes ( Starner) Rutter.
John retired from the Peabody Coal Company, was a Army National Guard Veteran, a timber cutter, running big equipment was his thing,,he was a big Cincinnati Bengals fan, and he was a believer.
John is survived by his Wife Florence (Johnson)Rutter, children, Annette Rutter, Steve Rutter, Donna Rutter, Greg Rutter, Misti Sherrick, Scott Sherrick, and John Rutter Jr.
Siblings, Judy Tim, Mike, Jeff, Judy, and Diane, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Andy, Loretta, Mark, Donald, Tom, and Veronica.
John’s family will honor his wishes for cremation, and a gathering at a later date.
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