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Billie RUSHING Obituary
Billie was the son of the late Charlie C. and Mable Lee Rushing of Marshville, N.C. Preceding him in sleep were two brothers, Charles Rushing Jr., and Cleveland Rushing Sr.
Billie is survived by one son, Melvin Rushing; two daughters, Angela Rushing and Mrs. Ruby Jean Chambers of Marshville, N.C.; one grandson, Melvin Orlando; several great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bobby Rushing (Linda), Claymon Rushing (Jackie), both of Newport News, Va., James Albert Rushing of Hampton, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Katie Lee Covington (Jadie) of Yorktown, Mrs. Vera Mae Marsh of Monroe, N.C., and the Rev. Rosetta M.C. Rushing of Hampton; several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Billie attended Flint Ridge School in Marshville. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. He had worked for Mr. Easton Howard over several years as a truck driver. His hobbies were playing the piano, gardening, fishing and hunting. He liked sharing and giving.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 10, 2010, at New Bethel Baptist Church, 3911 Big Bethel Road, Yorktown, VA 23693, hosted by pastor, Dr. Chamblee. The body will be placed in the church at 9 a.m. Arrangements are by Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home of Hampton.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses for their outstanding service given to Billie during his illness. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Billie RUSHING
Ernest Barber
August 18, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 13, 2010
To the Rushing family, my heart goes out to the Rushing family. To Bobby, Rosetta , Claymon and James.
Tata
Renita "Nita" Easter-Williams
August 12, 2010
On behalf of the Easter Family we would like to say Thank You Billie for the wonderful memories through out the years. We appreciated and loved you more than we could ever say. To the Rushing and Covington Family as always you are forever in our prayers. Sincerly, Renita,Lonell,Roniton,Monica
Sandra Hopson Castine
August 11, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Mac and Brenda Stewart
August 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 10, 2010
To the Rushing Family our sympathy goes out to you all. May God continue to give the entire Rushing family strength and comfort during your time of bereavement. Rev. Wallace E. & Andrea Marsh - Wingate, N.C.
Ernest Barber
August 10, 2010
May God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.
August 10, 2010
As God continues to bless and comfort your family during this time, our prayers are with you.
Laurie Randall-Parker
CARRIE L. ELLIS
August 10, 2010
TO BOBBY RUSHING AND FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT IN YOUR HOUR OF SORROW AND KNOW YOUR BROTHER IS IN A BETTER PLACE. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
THE ANOINTED MIGTHY ANGELS OF FAITH- N.N., VA
Clyde Gunn
August 10, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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