Lee "Mule Skinner" Rutherford, 76, of Brazoria passed away May 15, 2007. He was born April 17, 1931 to Howard and Irene McQueen Rutherford. He was preceded in death by his wife Clara Rutherford and a sister Wanda Green. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law Brenda & Alfred Vargas of Rosenberg, Bunte & Vance Lee, Sr. of El Maton & Cindi & Rodger Eaton of Brazoria; son & daughter-in-law Tracy Lee & Dottie Rutherford of Sweeny; brother Butch Rutherford of Blessing; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Graveside service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6PM-8PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Eric Vargas, Jr, Vance Lee, Jr., Steven Schroeter, Justin Schroeter, Daniel Estes III & David Rutherford. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.