Sylvester Mac "Vest" Rustin

Sylvester Mac "Vest" Rustin

Sylvester Rustin Obituary

Published by Manning Funeral Home from Aug. 23 to Aug. 26, 2009.
RUSTIN, Mr. Sylvester Mac "Vest," of Richmond, departed this life August 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie T. Rustin; his son, Robert Rustin; his daughter, Geraldine R. Mason; and his grandson, Robert Redd. He is survived by two daughters, Pastors Doris R. Hatcher and Rose R. Purdie (Raymond); a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, three sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law; a host of other relatives and friends, among them a devoted friend, Virginia Pleasants; and a devoted caregiver, Evangelist Lillian Hayes. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Thursday, 12 noon, at Gospel Baptist Church, 2317 Harvie Road, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Keith D. Manuel, pastor, officiating. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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August 27, 2009

Dennis Watson posted to the memorial.

August 27, 2009

Brenda Radford posted to the memorial.

August 26, 2009

Andrea Crews-Hunt posted to the memorial.

Dennis Watson

August 27, 2009

My deepest sympathy to all the family my prays go out to you. I really enjoyed the few talks I had with you which we could have had more. May God bless you Young man.

Brenda Radford

August 27, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Andrea Crews-Hunt

August 26, 2009

My deepest sympathy to all the family, Uncle Vest was the coolest guy I knew. I will miss his smile and always pleasant personality.

Barbara Bowles

August 26, 2009

Rose and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. Please know that you are in my prayers. May the Lord surround you with his peace and comfort at this time.

Norbinette Crews

August 25, 2009

To the Rustin Family....

May God's arms of comfort wrap around this family and give you peace...Uncle Vest will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him....

From the Staff of Walter J. Manning Funeral Home

August 26, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Elder Shelia Williams

August 25, 2009

Ms. Hayes please know that Pastor Chung and the Tabernacle of Praise Church family has you in our prayers.
"Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning."

Dianne Crews Lindsey

August 24, 2009

You will always be missed and forever in my heart Uncle Vest. You were always a special person. Love, Your neice

I pray peace, comfort and love to all the family and others who knew and loved Uncle Vest.

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