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William Rush Obituary
Tallahassee - William "Mack" McKinley Rush, Jr. transitioned this earthly life on April 29, 2019. He was born on February 4, 1947 to his loving parents, the late Deacon William McKinley Rush, Sr. and the late Mother Leila Morrison Rush. "Mack" is now reunited with his parents and his late wife of 32 years, Theresa, who passed away in 2012.
"Mack" is survived by his daughters, Dionne Holloman (Tanner) and Kenna Mosley (Dino) and his son, Omari Rush. He is also survived by his sisters, Brenda Smith, Lynette Darity and Pam Davis (Fred); an aunt, Delores Brown, Jacksonville, FL; an uncle, James Morrison, Jacksonville; granddaughters, Jalise Holloman, Tanna Dukes, Tori Holloman and Jaden Holloman; and one great granddaughter, Mae Dukes.
A memorial service for "Mack" will be held Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 3 p.m. in the original Lincoln High School Auditorium. Memorial contributions can be made to Lee's Place: (leesplace.org) earmarked in memory of William "Mack" McKinley Rush, Jr.
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George Shuler
May 30, 2019
We are sorry for your loss. Mack, was such a great person, He will live on in our memories forever. Mack was a Great Mentor for young men in the Bond Community and his dedication was much respected by us all!.
jacquelyn Martin Walker, MD
May 25, 2019
My sincere Condolences to family of Mack Rush . Lincolnites will miss a true servant to the legacy of Lincoln High School Tallahassee Jacquelyn Martin Walker, MD
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