Charles B. Rush

The Rev. Charles Bernard Rush, 79, of 20512 Ravensbourne Drive, Chesterfield, Va., passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at his residence.

He was born in Esmont, Va., to the late William L. and Ann Berta Rush, and was the widower of Margaret Rush. The Rev. Rush was educated in the public schools of Albermarle County and continued his education by attending Virginia State College (now Virginia State University), Chapman College, and Ambassador College.

The Rev. Rush retired from the U.S. Army with over 20 years of service. He also retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Central State Hospital, with over 22 years of service, as well as an associate minister at the Mt. Poole Baptist Church of Ford, Va., and Chestnut Grove Baptist Church of Esmont, Va. He was a dedicated member of Mt. Arratt Lodge #20 Esmont, Va., Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Pegram Rush.

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving daughter, Rebecca J. Evans; four grandchildren, Ricky Rydell Johnson, Samuel Maurice Johnson, Lenita Johnson Ackerson (Roosevelt), all of Chesterfield, Va., and Kourey Evans (Javetta) of Chester, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Maria Lacewell of Chesterfield, Va., and Margaret Rush of Esmont, Va.; a host of devoted nieces, nephews and cousins; devoted family members include Mary Rush, Elsie Taylor, Gloria Pennycook;, and the Chestnut Grove Church family, all of Esmont, Va.

The funeral service for the Rev. Charles B. Rush will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at the Mt. Poole Baptist Church in Ford, Va.; the Rev. Stephen W. Pugh eulogizing and the Rev. Marcus Leggett, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church, Chesterfield, Va., officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Family will receive relatives and friends at the residence of the Rev. Rush. The family may be contacted at 804-898-4370. A public viewing will be held at the church one hour prior to the service and on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at the Petersburg Chapel-Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, Va., 804-863-4411.