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Christopher Glenn Rushing

1986 - 2021

Christopher Glenn Rushing obituary, 1986-2021, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1986

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Christopher Rushing Obituary

Christopher Glenn "Chris" Rushing, age 35, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith".-2 Timothy 4:7. Being diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy before the age of 4, he never let that define who he was. He met each challenge without complaint and never felt sorry for himself. Christopher is survived by his parents Steve and Becky Rushing. He is also survived by his grandparents Hollis and Helen Rushing and Anita Thompson and uncles Jeff (Renee), Brett (Lisa), Barry (Marta), Jimmy (Penny), Tommy, and Toby and aunt Tanya plus numerous cousins.Preceded in death by grandfathers Bondy Moulder and Frank Thompson, great-grandparents Alton/Alice Achord, Webb/Mattie Moulder, Hollis D./Gladys Rushing and Harold/Luella Geho plus an uncle and cousins. Visitation will be at Resthaven on Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm and resuming on Friday morning at 9 am until the service at 10:30 am. Pallbearers will be Jeff Rushing, Brett Rushing, Benjamin Rushing, Barry Moulder, Jimmy Moulder and Jason Moulder. Honorary pallbearers will be his cousins and friend, Nicholas Sprunk. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Muscular Dystrophy Association in Christopher's honor.Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2021.

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Brittani Mather (Craft)

December 1, 2024

I found this picture today of my kindergarten class and Chris and i were standing next to each other. He´s the second on the far right and i´m the third. I always had a friend in Chris. He was always the sweetest boy and funny! A great sense of humor even at such a young age. I´m saddened to find of his passing, and i´m sending love to his family. Rest peacefully, Chris.

Will Schexnayder

September 10, 2023

I used to go to Chris´s house to play Nintendo, and he would always beat me. I loved hanging out with him when we were little, but I had to move in fifth grade. I still think of him from time to time. I found this obituary on a search, and though it´s been a couple of years, I feel that it´s never too late to say what an impact he had on my life as a kid to see someone who was special in his own way, but to not let it get in the way of being a light to others. May God bless his family and know how important he was to others.

Sincerely, Chris´s childhood friend, Will Schexnayder

Gerri Bordelon Chance

September 24, 2021

I was Christopher's fifth grade teacher. He was brave and a sweet boy. Mr. and Mrs. Rushing, you were faithful, devoted parents. You inspired me each day with the way you took care of Chris. I would have attended the service, but was out of town. Praying for your beautiful memories to sustain you through your grief.

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Memorial Events
for Christopher Rushing

Sep

23

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Resthaven

Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA

Sep

24

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Resthaven

Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA

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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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