Samuel Elijah Rushing

Samuel Elijah Rushing obituary

Samuel Elijah Rushing

Samuel Rushing Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owens Funeral Home - Alexandria on Aug. 14, 2025.

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ALEXANDRIA, IN – Samuel Elijah Rushing was born asleep on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson.

He is survived by his mother and father-Elsie Ballard and Ramsey Rushing of Alexandria

Maternal Grandmother-Jennifer Ratliff of Richmond

Maternal Great-Grandparents-Steve and Lisa Brumley

Paternal Grandfather-Allen (Katrina) Rushing of Alexandria

Paternal Grandmother-Charity Rushing of Alexandria

Paternal Great-Grandmother-Elaine Stroud of Alexandria

Paternal Great-Grandfather-Rick Rushing of Alexandria

Paternal Great-Great Grandmother-Etta Terry of Alexandria

Several aunts, uncles and cousins

There are no public services being planned at this time.

Samuel's care and arrangements have been entrusted to Owens Funeral Home in Alexandria

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Owens Funeral Home - Alexandria

412 North Harrison Street, Alexandria, IN 46001-1647

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