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Ben Brush Obituary

APPLING, Ga. - Mr. Ben Joseph "Joey" Brush, Jr., beloved husband of Cheryl Brush, entered into rest on Thursday May 7, 2015. Services will be held on Monday May 11, 2015 at 11:00 am at The Sanctuary of Augusta, with Pastor Jarrod Adkins and Dr. Ron Drawdy officiating. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Mr. Brush served two terms in the state House in 1992-93 and 1995-96. He became a member of the Georgia Senate in 1997 where he served as chairman of the Senate's education committee. Mr. Brush was also a successful builder and developer. He was a member of Eleven Sixteen Church (formerly Bible Cathedral) which was founded by his parents. Mr. Brush loved riding his Harley Davidson, singing, and playing his bass guitar. In addition to his wife, Mr. Brush is survived by his children, Benjamin Joseph (Marie) Brush III, Nicholas Brush, Corey Stewart (Tiffany) Brush, Casey Brush (Matthew) Magoulas; his step children, Mark (Ashlie) Templeton, Jr., Brandy (Greg) Schlein, Andrea (KorLee) Adams; his mother, Nancy Dufrene Brush; his sister, Cyndi Brush (Arturo) Barrera; and his grandchildren, Madison Lee Jarrell, Benjamin Joseph Brush, IV, Kobe McCormick Brush, Alexis Schlein, Kylie Schlein and Austin Adams. Pallbearers will be Rob Blandenburg, Greg Schlein, Mark Custer, Scott Terry, Richard Hutchins, William "Billy" Black, Brad Colston, and David Custer. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of ABATE District 8. If so desired memorials may be made to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA, 30909. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday May 10, 2015 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com. Platt's Funeral Home 337 N. Belair Rd. Evans, GA 30809

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from May 9 to May 10, 2015.

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Valarie Blackman

August 8, 2015

I am going to miss you Joey!!

Valarie Blackman

Gerry Sutton

June 3, 2015

Mrs. Brush and Family,
My condolences to you and your family in the loss of your loved one. I, too just recently lost a loved one. My sister, Linda Womack from Decatur. I also found out that your husband sang at a memorial tribute for my sister in March. I never got to thank him but was told it was beautiful. My prayers are with you all.

scarlett devoti

May 30, 2015

Dear Cheryl you were the sunshine in Joseph life you made him happy he will be missed,I see him and Leah now In heaven together watching over us.... I know he was special l will miss him much I love you both. Take heart in knowing he is in great hands ....

Kerry Leonard

May 16, 2015

I was terribly saddened to hear of Joey's passing. We worked together in the 1990's and became friends as well. have very fond memories of him and he taught me a great deal. I will never forget him. Thought and prayers are with his many loved ones. Peace Joey.

Loretta Cannon Proctor

May 11, 2015

Joey and I were classmates at Richmond Academy. I was so saddened to hear of this. My prayers go out to his family.

Ruby and Carl Wheeler

May 11, 2015

Joey was a Sweetheart! We Loved him very much and we will miss him very dearly. Heaven gained a Beautiful Soul!

Love,
Ruby and Carl Wheeler
And Ruby's Playhouse

WL.Jr & Judy Shipes

May 11, 2015

Our condolences to the family.

Brillo & Cathy Nalley

May 11, 2015

Your friendship, personality, and biker support will be missed greatly. May God hold you in the palm of his hand my friend.

Miss Sandee Hall

May 11, 2015

Adeana Lane and I are shocked and dismayed by the news of Joey's passing. Our hearts are heavy. We love all of you and hold you dear to us. Our thoughts go out to Cyndi, Mrs. Brush, Jamie, Casey, Corey, BJ, Nick and all who knew and loved Joey.
♡♡♡

Bruce & Karen Dickey

May 11, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending a warm hug and love to you, Nancy, from my parents (Josh & Tulut Dufrene) and from us. I Thess 4:13-18

Kevin and Misty Fields

May 11, 2015

Cheryl and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, Joey holds a special place in our hearts.

Sue Powell

May 10, 2015

Cyndi,

I came to see you and your mother this evening at the visitation. I waited over an hour and was unable to stay longer and therefore did not see you. Please know the huge crowd tonight was testimony to the love so many had for Joey Brush. There are few like your brother and I will forever miss him. God's grace and comfort to you and your family.

Sue Powell Greene

May 10, 2015

I'm going to miss you brother. God Speed.

Nancy Bass Lang

May 10, 2015

I also pray for peace from the Lord to his sister and all of his family.

Nancy Bass Lang

May 10, 2015

My heart breaks for his Mother, wife, children and grandchildren. He was a sweet man like his Daddy was. He is celebrating in Paradise with his Daddy and other family that has gone. I pray for God to give all of you peace that can only come from our Dear Lord.

cynthia bowles davis

May 10, 2015

Cynde I pray for you and your family, his kids and wife. He was a very special guy. I know he is in Gods hands. so sorry for your great loss. I will miss him and his smile.

Dennis Norviel

May 10, 2015

Rest in peace my friend. We will meet again. May the Lord bring your family, and friends peace, and comfort.

Jed Harris

May 10, 2015

Condolences to the family of Joey Brush. A wonderful human being, we became friends in 1991 upon our elections to the Georgia House. Joey always had a quick smile, firm handshake and an encouraging word to all he met. He will certainly be missed.

Sincerely,

Terri Valenti

May 10, 2015

What a nice, friendly and funny man. I only had the pleasure of meeting him through my job but it was always a joy when he came in to do business. I know he is in heaven singing and sharing his smile. Blessings to the family and prayers for comfort and grace.

Gary Brooks

May 10, 2015

So sad to hear of Joey's passing. I always admired his constant smile and his enthusiasm for every day!

Dan Moxley

May 10, 2015

There are not any words I can say. I wish there where. I wish all of you strength in the days to come. He is greatly missed and is loved beyond what words can say. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Walker Norman

May 10, 2015

I was sadden to learn of the untimely death of Joey he will be missed by many. The Brush family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Walker T. Norman

Rev. Dr. Ozzie & Joyce Ford Jr.

May 9, 2015

TO THE BRUSH FAMILY: May God comfort you, in this time of deep and personal sadness for you, it is my prayers in faith that God will make His presence grace fully felt in your life through the peace and comfort that only He can give.

Mary Bacon

May 9, 2015

I sold homes for Mr. Brush and Joey in the past. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Joey was a wonderful man and will be forever missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Brush family.

Richard Edenfield

May 9, 2015

Joey and I graduated together, he will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Johnny Hensley

May 9, 2015

ALL GOD'S COMFORT AND BLESSINGS!

May 9, 2015

So sorry, remember working with Joey when I was a realtor in Augusta. Working with Jerry Vaughn, Joey and I crossed paths many times, always pleasant. Ann Eskew

Kenneth Boose Sr.

May 9, 2015

Joey was one of the few politicians that you could count on when you needed him. He will be missed!

Todd Brantley

May 9, 2015

So sorry for your loss Joey was good man and loved by all he will be dearly missed. I used to work for him and his Dad for many years.One of the last great builders in the CSRA.

Kirby Caddell

May 9, 2015

Joey & I were roommates in college and also Sigma Nu brothers. He was always smiling and a great friend and he loved the Lord. May you rest in peace brother. You will be missed....but we will see you again.

Peggy Slappey

May 9, 2015

Stunned and Saddened... Such a great loss to so many.. My prayers go to Nancy, Cheryl, the children and all the grandchildren. So Blessed to have know him.

Linda Elliott

May 9, 2015

So sorry to hear of your family's loss of a dear loved one.

Kevin Counsell

May 9, 2015

Cyndi , Family , so very very sorry for the loss of Joey. It goes without saying that he is at his true home , playing bass in the presence of our maker. Jesus is smiling because of his new resident. A true disciple has left us and won the prize he was promised in salvation. God bless you all , and rejoice that you will meet again if you have proclaimed Jesus as you Lord and Saviour.

Hal Hebert

May 9, 2015

Aunt Nancy, Cyndi, and the family,
Only God can fill the hole created in your lives. He still loves and cares for you. I know from personal experience. Think on the good times and a life lived to the fullest. We will all meet again.

Louis Schlein

May 9, 2015

Brush family,
Columbia Co. has lost another patriot for this community, please accept my condolences and prayers as I ask "God" to comfort you in the upcoming days.

sherry norviel

May 9, 2015

Cheryl and family we are so sad for your
loss you are in our prayers
Dennis and Sherry Norviel

Tony Mulherin

May 9, 2015

Nancy-I am extremely sad to hear about the loss of your son. He was a very nice young man. He will be missed by your family and his many Friends. Tony Mulherin

May 9, 2015

May you rest in peace, your friend in south ga, George McIntosh

Lisa Freund

May 9, 2015

I will miss his wisdom and guidance.

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