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Rusty Rossie Obituary
Lakeland, TN
Emmett "Rusty" Anthony Rossie, Jr., 64, passed away July 18, 2014 at Methodist Germantown Hospital surrounded by his family. Rusty was born August 2, 1949 in Jackson, Miss. to his parents, Dr. Emmett Anthony Rossie, Sr. and Marjorie Barnes Rossie Turk. He was the oldest of five children, served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a lifelong Ole Miss fan. A devout Catholic, Rusty was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church.
Rusty was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Emmett Anthony Rossie. He is survived by his wife, Martha Burke Rossie of Lakeland, Tenn.; daughter, Ashley (Nick) Crouch of Huntsville, Ala.; son, Chris (Kim) Rossie of Lakeland, Tenn.; mother, Marjorie (Clem) Turk of Jackson, Miss.; sisters Barbara Dyer and Gail Dickinson of Madison, Miss.; brothers Ricky (Karen) Rossie of Madison, Miss. and Paul (M'Lou) Rossie of Oviedo, Fla.; grandchildren Kaitlyn, Jase and Presley Crouch of Huntsville, Ala. and 20 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Visitation will be held Monday, July 21 at Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m., with the rosary being said at 6:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Louis Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 22 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
To know Rusty was to love him and he will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN, 38119. (901) 767-8930
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Patrick Caesar
July 18, 2020
I was so sorry that I had missed his passing. I was out of the country and only heard about it after my return. I truly appreciated his presence. He was a giant personality, and a giant of a man with an even bigger heart. I really missed his personality and presence. I miss his conversations. I miss his stories. And I miss the man he was. God bless that man, Martha, and his family.
Patrick Caesar
August 1, 2014
Martha, I had no idea and I am so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. I had spoken to him several times recently and he was so excited about his final treatment and how he was doing so well. I am so sorry I was out of town and missed everything. My thoughts and prayers are for you and the family. He was an outstanding guy and I was very fortunate to know him and work with him. He was an Icon at PB and will be remembered for his great presence, sense of humor, and just always being Rusty. What a great guy. I'll miss his phone calls. Bless you all.
July 23, 2014
My deepest sympathies to Rusty's family.
Dennis Thomas.
Judy Yarbro Porter
July 22, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. He was a wonderful person and I remember many fun times from my childhood. I know he will be missed by family & friends.
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