~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA Capt. Rutherford "Rudd" Thomas
McGuire
April 18, 1946 - July 28, 2023
Date of hire : 07-18-1986
Survived by wife Kristine “Kris”, and by his
daughters and their families.
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Rutherford McGuire Obituary
Rutherford Thomas McGuire passed away on Friday, July
28, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born on April 18, 1946, in Fort Smith,
Arkansas to the late Willie Estes "Buffalo Bill" McGuire and Bernice
Mildred Howell McGuire. Rudd was the adoring husband of Kristine Watts McGuire,
and the loving father of Shannon McGuire and Suzanna McGuire. Rudd was the
proud grandfather of Jack and Matthew Doty, and Abigail and William Jones. He
was the brother of the late Diann Stringer and Dr. William McGuire.
Rudd grew up in the small town of Talihina, Oklahoma,
where he rode horses, competed in local rodeos, and played an array of sports.
He graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Pharmacy. Upon graduation he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant
in the United States Air Force and was sent to pilot training. The Air Force
sparked his need for adventure and Rudd spent the next 40 years traveling and
living around the world as a pilot in the military and for Northwest Airlines. Upon
his retirement as a Captain, he had over 12,000 flight hours.
The true renaissance man he was, he maintained his
status as a registered pharmacist and practiced pharmacy in his downtime for
several years. Rudd could navigate anything from a hot air balloon, to a 747,
or a giant van through the streets of London. Aside from his professional
accolades, Rudd was a genuine person with an infectious personality and will be
remembered by all who ever met him. He loved his family as deeply as anyone can
and they are blessed to have had him in their lives. He and his wife recently
relocated to Mandeville, Louisiana, to be closer to family. He is preceded in
death by his parents Buffalo Bill and Bernice McGuire, his sister Diann
Stringer, and his brother Dr. William McGuire.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kristine
McGuire of Mandeville, Louisiana, his daughter Shannon McGuire and
grandchildren Abigail and William Jones of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, and
daughter Suzanna McGuire, son-in-law Shane Doty and grandchildren Jack and
Matthew Doty of Davidson, NC. He also leaves behind many in-laws, nieces, and
nephews, all of whom he adored.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial
Service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433
on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 3:00 PM with visitation from 1:00 PM until
service time. If desired, donations may be made to Team Gleason Foundation, www.teamgleason.org, or Paralyzed Veterans of America, www.pva.org. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com
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