Donald Lee Rutrough

Donald Lee Rutrough, 73, of Boones Mill, VA passed away in his sleep at home on March 30, 2020. He was born September 22, 1946 to the late Charlie and Janie Austin Rutrough. He was baptized on his birthday in 1968 into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, to which he remained faithful. On August 8, 1970 he married Lillian “Ann” Peters whom he loved dearly. They shared the joys and sorrows of life for 46 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, a great granddaughter, Cami Ann Wray, a sister, Ann Blankenship, and two brothers, John Rutrough and Lester Rutrough; father-in-law, Lloyd Peters; mother-in-law Katherine Birely Peters; and a sister-in-law, Ava Rapp.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Gina (Ted) Reed of Pilot, VA, and Jena (Nevin) Jamison of Roanoke, VA; his grandchildren, Heidi Jo (Ward) Wray, Taylor (Rachel) Reed, Kettie (Kendall) Peters, Lane, and Rayna Jamison, and great grandchildren, Cline Wray and Charlie Wray; three brothers, William (Darlene) Rutrough, Glen (Peggy) Rutrough, and Charlie, Jr. (Gail) Rutrough; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Rutrough and Bonnie Lilly; a brother-in-law, Dennis (Jonie) Blankenship; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Wayne Rapp, Martha and Earl Flora, David and Tana Peters, and Joe and Nancy Peters; step mother Mary Alice Peters; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.

Dad was a dairy farmer for many years and then worked as a mechanic for Boone Tractor until he retired in January. His quiet spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial services will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021 at Mountain View Old German Baptist Brethren Church.

The family is being served by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.florafuneralservice.com

The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. Psalms 29:11