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Thomas Rust Obituary

Thomas Harper Rust, 89, died at 5:21 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his home.

He was a member of Southland Baptist Church. He retired from SKW Alloys in Calvert City, where was an operator.

Survivors include one daughter, Sheri Ann Rust of Murray; two sons, Mike Rust of Pleasant View, Tennessee, and Mark Rust of Paducah; four grandchildren, Matthew Rust, Lauren Rust, Austin Rust and Joseph Rust; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death were his parents, Jewett "Jimmy" Rust and Trixie Louise Womble Rust; his wife, Minnie Rust; two sisters and one brother.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Randy McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Kenton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 13, from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Intertwine Ministries, P.O. Box 364, Bardwell, Kentucky 42023.

Funeral service Arrangements made by the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.

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

Published by The Paducah Sun on Apr. 12, 2024.

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Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah

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