Despite retiring, Rutherford preaches at Lebby Jones’ funeral

Photo Courtesy of at large Councilwoman October Hudley The Rev. William Rutherford Sr., center, the retiring pastor of Greater New Point Baptist Church, stands with his wife, center left, and others, including Municipal Council Vice President Renee Burgess, at large Councilwoman and Irvington National Action Network President October’s Hudley, Alison Bryant, Pastor Jerry Smith of Christian Pentecostal Church, Harry Paden and others during his retirement party on Saturday, Dec. 8. Rutherford spoke at Lebby C. Jones’ funeral on Thursday, Jan. 17.