Thomas Rushing

Thomas Rushing

Thomas Rushing Obituary

Published by Post-Tribune on Sep. 17, 2011.
Rushing, Thomas Harold Age 61, a lifelong resident of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011. He was born on August 7, 1950 in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of Eugene and Helen Rushing. Tom was a 1969 graduate of Hobart High School. Tom was married to Rita Spain on May 13, 1972 in Hobart. Tom retired as a truck driver with over 30 years of service and had recently worked for Konrady Plastics. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He was an avid duck hunter and enjoyed bowling. He also attended the Hobart Church of Christ. Tom is survived by his loving family; wife Rita Rushing, Hobart, daughter Tamara (Chris) Rassbach, Hobart, son Brian Rushing, Hobart, daughter Amanda Rushing, Hobart, grandchildren Jared, Sydney, Camryn, Makaylah, Ty, and Wyatt, sisters Charlotte (Darrell) Butler, Draper, Utah, Fonda (Daniel) Broadaway, Hobart, Barbara Perkins, Knox, and Michelle Rushing, Hendersonville, Tennessee, and other loving family and dear friends. A visitation for Thomas Rushing will be held from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Rees Funeral Home Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Rees Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Cleek, officiating. Entombment will be at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso. Memorials in Tom's memory may be made to the Rushing family. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home at (219) 942-2109 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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September 20, 2011

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September 19, 2011

Lyle Hannigan posted to the memorial.

August 7, 2012

My dear,sweet brother!!! Today, 08/07, would be his birthday. It has been a year since I talked to him. I miss the sound of his voice. I hope he is celebrating, and eating all the birthday cake he wants.

Fran Frisinger

September 20, 2011

Rita, I just found out about Tom. My heart felt sympathy goes out to you and the kids. Take care.

Lyle Hannigan

September 19, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marilyn Nelson

September 19, 2011

Rita and Family,
I remember all the fun times we used to have bowling on Sunday night! My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Marilyn (Garzella) Nelson

Dave & Ann Longacre

September 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
We hold fond memories of Tom.

Greg Hrunek

September 18, 2011

To my dear friend Rita, God Bless you and your family during this time. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers.

George Murray

September 18, 2011

Rita and the rest of your family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tom and I had a lot of great experiences together before I moved away. I will never foget them.

Heather Broadaway

September 18, 2011

I love you Uncle Tommy, Pastor Cleek, Thank you for officiating

Norman Severin

September 18, 2011

Rest in peace and peace to your family.

Kurt Kuechenberg

September 17, 2011

Peace to you, my old friend

Larry & Judy Barniville

September 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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