Francis "Buster" Rust

Francis "Buster" Rust obituary, Harrington, DE

Francis "Buster" Rust

Francis Rust Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Melvin Funeral Home - Harrington on Jan. 9, 2025.

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Francis "Buster" Rust Obituary
Francis "Buster" Rust, Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home, he was 77. He was the son of the late, Wilson Rust and Barbara Rust Brumbley.
Buster retired from Kraft Foods where he worked in the millwright shop. He was an active member of the Harrington Moose Lodge, both Seaford and Milford Masonic Lodges where he was a Master Mason, and the Harrington American Legion which he visited almost daily.
Buster was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, being in the shop, cutting grass, or spending time with his family and friends. His biggest passions were hunting and NASCAR, where he preferred the older drivers like Dale Earnhart Sr. Buster enjoyed working on his 1969 Sting Ray Corvette and participating in car shows. He was an amazing man, always cheerful and positive. He will be dearly missed, not only by his family, but especially by his daily breakfast club, a special group of friends that met at Rudy's or Main Street Café.
In addition to his parents, Buster is preceded in death by his brother, Chris Rust and sister, Darlene Bradley.
Buster is survived by his son, Travis Rust; daughter, Jennifer Rust; brother, Larry Rust; sister, Shelly Rust; and companion, Shirley Andrews.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, Inc, at 15522 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington at 12 Noon. A visitation will take place one hour prior, starting at 11 AM. Interment will immediately follow at Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington.
Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington.
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Jennifer L Rust

January 16, 2025

I know I wasn't the best daughter but I loved you very much

kevin sartell

January 13, 2025

Always enjoyed his positive attitude at work. Prayers to the family

From the Staff of Melvin Funeral Home

January 9, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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