Derrick Rushing

DECATUR - Mr. Derrick Rushing, also known as "Cowboy", 34, of Decatur, IL, died at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, at First Christian Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4-7 p.m. Monday, May 31, at the church. Procession to Long Point Cemetery, Niantic, IL, will follow the service. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to: Derrick Rushing Memorial Fund at Decatur Earthmover Credit Union. Derrick was born on January 5, 1976, in Decatur, the son of Richard and Diane Rushing.  Derrick attended MacArthur High School (94) and Mid West Horse Shoeing School (95) , Macomb, IL, and was an official Farrier for the Illinois State Fair. On October 3, 2009, he married Kimberly Abernathy at his parents' home in their backyard with all of their family and friends there to celebrate. The joys in his life could be found with his family and friends. Derrick was an avid music lover and enjoyed playing his guitar. Derrick was a giving man who grew his hair out on a couple of occasions to donate it to Locks of Love. His giving continued upon his passing as he was an organ and tissue donor. Surviving are his wife Kimberly; stepson Kai Miller and unborn child; parents Richard and Diane; sister Mrs. Katrina (Frank) Hubbard of Forsyth, IL; nieces Anna, Madeleine, Jillian, and Emilia of Forsyth, IL; grandmother Ruth Pace of Decatur, IL; grandparents Dean and Donna Klingaman of Apache Junction, AZ; cousins Jeremy (Lisa) Jones of S.C., Ricky (Diedre) Jones of Decatur, IL, Melissa (Ryan) Wuellner of S.D.; his beloved dog Eddie; and an endless amount of friends. Derrick was preceded in death by his Aunt Denise Jones and Uncle Rick Jones. Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp