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Elton Rust Obituary
Elton "Sonny" Rust, of Waring, Texas, slipped the surly bonds of earth on Saturday, December 12th at the age of 86 years. Sonny's life revolved primarily around family, farming, and flying. Sonny served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps and the Texas Air National Guard. He was a prominent figure in the Aviation Industry and President/Owner of Nayak Aviation Corporation in San Antonio. He was also a well established pillar of the community, serving as President of the Comfort School Board, and was appointed by Governor Bill Clements to the Texas Board of Aviation. Sonny's first love was farming. Throughout his life Sonny operated both commercial and family farms throughout the state of Texas. Elton "Sonny" Rust is survived by his wife: Mary Carol Looney Rust of Waring Two Daughters, Three Sons and spouses: Laura Jane Rust of Canada Kerri and Ronald Mustain of Waring Jeffrey and Stacé Rust of Boerne Richard and Terri Lowe of San Antonio Christopher and Aslynn Rust of Arizona Six Grandchildren The body will lie in state in the chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home, Comfort until 9:15 A.M. on Wednesday, December 16th and from 10:00 A.M. till 11:00 A.M. in the Comfort Baptist Church with Funeral Services at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Jim Holt officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Comfort Cemetery with Military Honors. For those who so desire you may make memorial contributions in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association or to the charity of your choice. The family will greet friends on Tuesday evening from 5:00 till 8:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home, Comfort. Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com Funeral arrangements under the direction of the:
Schaetter Funeral
Home Comfort
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Chrissy Treiber Webbles
December 16, 2009
Dear Mary Carol and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear about Sonny. I know he will be truly missed by all of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Pat & Dorothy Ahr
December 16, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all in this time of sorrow. He will be truly be missed in the San Antonio Aviation Industry.
Fred Peyton
December 16, 2009
While I was in highscool in about 1957,I worked part time for Rusty.At that time he was the Negley's pilot.He was very good to me.
Rusty was probably the worlds best pilot ever.
December 16, 2009
I will never forget the sight one morning thirty five years ago of that twin engine Beechcraft racing down a narrow, rolling runway in a driving rainstorm, and taking off through the notch cut in the riverside cypresses and into the very low clouds. It was awesome.
Godspeed
W Cox
December 15, 2009
How will north San Antonio know when it is 5:30 to 5:45? There was a Twin-Bonanza to notify them every working day on its way to Sisterdale. He will be sorely missed by all.
Vanessa Wheeler
December 15, 2009
I didn't ever get the chance to meet "Papa" although I feel as though I know him. The stories about family, flying and his fun loving nature have been the source of much laughter.
There is one thing about this man that I do know... He raised one of the finest men I have ever had the honor of knowing. That's a legacy he can be proud of.
December 15, 2009
At this time of sorrow, our condolences to the large & loving family of Mr. Rust. We will keep you all in our prayers.
In sympathy,
Wayne & Terry Carter
Susan Ehlinger Burrier
December 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. To Laura, Kerri and Jeffrey, may the memory of your dad be with you throughout your lives. As he is now with God, may you be blessed to have him pray for you all on earth. We had some good times when we were young and I have fond memories of those days. God's blessings to you all.
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