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Robert Rush Obituary
Robert Daniel Rush Sr., 75, departed this life on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia.
He was born March 26, 1935, a son of the late Reverend James Neverson and Roberta Brooks Rush.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Douglas; three sisters, Louise Swain, Sarah Scott, and Daisy Gray; and a daughter, Gladys M. Calloway.
Mr. Rush was baptized at an early age joining the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Esmont, Virginia. He retired from the Albemarle County public school system where he was a loyal and devoted employee for many years.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 46 years, Dorothy O. Rush; four sons and two daughters-in-law, George and Edna of Crozet, Robert Jr. and Nikki, Roger Sr., and Terri Dillard, all of Esmont; six daughters and three sons-in-law, Joyce Calloway, Shirley and Jerome Knox, Linda and Jesse Johnson, Regina and Ronetta, all of Charlottesville, and Reva and Anthony Pryor of Chesterfield; three brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Birden, William and Jackie, Walker and Mary; two sisters, Catherine and Florence Dillard of Esmont; two sisters-in-law, Helen Hudson and her husband James, and Virginia Randolph, all of Esmont; a brother-in-law, Robert Jordan of New Jersey; and a host of grandchildren, great--grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and devoted friends.
A homegoing service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church with the Reverend Dorn Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The viewing will be from 12 until 1 p.m. at the church and the family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, 8825 Chestnut Grove Road, Esmont, Virginia 22937.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. David Jones and his team, the staff of the TCV Post-Operative Unit, and Dr. Evan Heald.
Family and friends may share memories and photos at www.thackerbrothers.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Mary White
December 8, 2010
To my dearest friend Shirley, my sympathy is with you during this time. God only takes the strongest and the best for his garden. Just remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Ask God for the strength and He will see you through.
DeAngelo & Debbie Rush
December 8, 2010
Our prayers go out to the entire family. We have suffered yet another great loss, but with the strength of the almighty God, we will once again come together for one another and make it through this sorrow. If there is anything that we can do, please don't hesitate to call. God bless
Gray Family
December 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 7, 2010
Rhonetta and family:
Our prayers are with you in your time of grief. Bless you all and know that your father is in a better place.
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Ervin and Lorraine Jordan
December 6, 2010
Dear Regina:
You and your family are in our prayers in this, your time of grief. We plan to attend your father's funeral to pay our respects to him and you.
Your friends,
EJ & Lorraine
Evan Heald
December 6, 2010
Our community has lost a gentle and generous soul. His grace in the face of illness and the loving care of his family, testify to a life well lived.
Faye Wright
December 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wilbur &Bernice Wright
December 6, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Leona Brown
December 5, 2010
Each and everyone of you are in my thoughts and prayers.May the grace of God give you peace and comfort each and every day
Thelma Wicks
December 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Teresa Williams
December 5, 2010
To the Rush family sorry to for your loss, my god blessed you and your family at this difficult time
Teresa Williams and Alonzo Brooks
December 5, 2010
To the Rush family sorry to for your loss, my god blessed you and your family at this difficult time
Teresa Williams and Alonzo Brooks
December 5, 2010
To the Rush Family , my prayers are with you all during this time of bereavement. Robert will be greatly missed someone who greeted you with happiness and a wonderful smile. Mary Scott-Breckenridge
December 5, 2010
To the Rush Family , my prayers are with you all during this time of bereavement. Robert will be greatly missed someone who greeted you with happiness and a wonderful smile. Mary Scott-Breckenridge
Myra Paige-Turner
December 5, 2010
To the Rush Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the passing of your loved one.
May God continue to bless all of you.
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