Bryan S. Rushing

Bryan S. Rushing passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017, from heart failure at the age of 53. The list of those that would call him a friend is staggering. His gifts for witty, offbeat humor, storytelling, and his encyclopedic memory served him well while he was holding court at Baton Rouge's sports bars and eateries. Everyone got a different version of Bryan, but they were all warm, charming, and (most of all) entertaining. He was many things to many people, but the one thing he wasn't was ordinary. Sports were both a passion and a profession for Bryan throughout his entire life. While attending LSU, Bryan was a staple on KLSU and a sports editor for The Reveille. He became a forerunner in the Baton Rouge sports talk radio scene, while hosting his own morning show on WIBR. Whether on the radio or working in the family business, his intelligence, charisma, tact, and boomingly baritone voice were all distinctive. He was a proud graduate of both Catholic High and LSU. Bryan's greatest joy was being a father to his children, Bryce (21), Taylor (20), and Ethan (16). In addition to being an adoring father, he was a thoughtful brother and loving son. He is survived by his mother, Brenda, and brothers and their wives, Michael and Angelo, and David and Stacy, who will always hold him in their hearts. His father Daryl preceded him in death. Both a private service for the family and a gathering of his friends and colleagues were held in his honor. As in life, Bryan continues to give to others by becoming an organ and tissue donor. He would encourage others to consider a donation to Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (www.lopa.org).