Rush Kress Abry Sr

1934 - 2023

RUSH KRESS ABRY SR.
Rush Kress Abry Sr., age 88, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 2, 2023.
Rush was the son of Sylvia Kress Abry and Charles Leo Abry, born in Boulder, CO on June 8, 1934. He grew up in Greenwich, CT and after graduating Pomfret School, enlisted in the Marine Corps spending three years at Parris Island, SC. Rush was a Pistol Instructor, MP and Photographer. Photojournalism became his lifelong passion.
Rush settled in Jacksonville Beach and published numerous articles for local newspapers and other publications including surfing magazines. He and his wife Jane established Mr Photography and Flowers by Jane. They operated their shop for many years on Third Street in Jacksonville Beach. Over their career, they were involved in the weddings of hundreds of current and former beach residents. Rush also established a relationship with Fletcher High School and photographed countless homecomings and sporting events.
Rush was very gregarious and a popular man. He was active in Beefeaters of Jacksonville, was a long-time member of the American Legion, a lifetime member of the Moose Fraternity and was of the first male member of the Jacksonville Beach Women's Club and LTN of the beaches.
Retirement saw Rush and Jane enjoy travel adventures and time with their family.
Rush is survived by his children, Jeanette Wilson, (Jim), Roxane Spohn, (Paul), Kress Abry, (Angela) and Sara Kelley (Marty), his grandchildren, Michael (Jen) and Matthew Spohn, Jimmy and Brad Wilson (Teri), Harrison, (Cameron), Marissa and Elaynni Abry and his great grandchildren Jocelyn Ott, Caleb, Cayden, Ella and Baylee Spohn and Rory Abry.
Donations in Rush's name can be made to Moose Charities at Moose Lodge #1558, 805 1st Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.