William Ed Rushing
William Ed Rushing
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William Ed “Bill” Rushing of Woodlawn completed his earthly assignment Monday, May 12, 2025 one month shy of his 82nd birthday at JRMC after a lengthy battle with lymphoma. He was a plumber by trade, retiring from the State of Arkansas as a plumbing inspector after owning his own business for many years. His knowledge of life and all things mechanical was a gift that he shared generously with family, friends, and neighbors.
Bill was born June 12, 1943 at Rose Hill, (Cleveland County) Arkansas to Tellas “Dick” and Rosada Mckinzie Rushing, the second of 9 children.
Bill married the love of his life, Nola Bradley Rushing, on May 16, 1963. They built a beautiful life together having raised three children; Tony (Shawn) Rushing, Bill “Eddie” (Sheila) Rushing, and Lori (Joe) Rotton all of Woodlawn, and bonus daughter Claudia (Dale) Dixon of Pottsville.
He leaves behind a loving legacy in grandchildren Tony “TJ” Rushing, Jesse (Emily) Rushing, Alicia (Bryce) Ware, Caroline (Casey) Dixon, Andrew Rushing, Matthew Rushing, Hayden Rushing, Zachary (Hannah) Rotton, Jackson Rotton, and Parker Rotton as well as bonus Grandchildren Allison Harris, Ricky (Dakota) Harris, Spencer (Madison) Harris, Louie (Kassie) Hurst, William (Katy) Hurst, Trey (Lacie) Hankins, Miller Dixon, and Alex Clark and 24 Great grandchildren.
His is also survived by his siblings, Ruby (Gene) Herring, and Thomas (Cindy) Rushing of Woodlawn, Tellis Ray (Patty) Rushing of Sherrill, Richard (Monika)) Rushing of North Carolina, Brenda Clemons, Ann Thom, and Connie Mason of Texas, special nephew Jeff Bradley of Quitman, brother-in- law Kent Smurl of Benton, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, great-grandson Conner Rushing, and sister Pat Smurl.
Visitation will be at Buie Funeral Home in Rison on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 6-8 pm. Services will be at Buie Friday May 16, 2025 at 11 am with burial at Wesley Chapel Cemetery to follow. Ricky Glover and David Leopard will officiate. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. The family will be at the home on Rushing Road.
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302 N Main St P. O. Box 327, Rison, AR 71665
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