Gary Russell Rush Sr., 69, of Bunner’s Ridge, died June 17, 2019, at his home.
He was born Aug. 17, 1949, in Fairmont, a son of the late Delbert Russell Rush and Nelda Marie (Keener) Rush.
He served as a Green Beret in the United States Army to protect this great country. He was not only a hero to his children but was also a true American hero. He will be remembered for his love of fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Marlene Rush; his beloved children, Gary R. Rush Jr., of Fairmont, Bobbie Jo Reese and husband, Steve, of Morgantown, and Kellie L. Green and husband, John, of Morgantown; and stepchildren, Jacqueline Stewart, of Fairmont, and Jamie Yoklic and husband, Matt, of Weirton; grandchildren, Amber Roupe, Derik Miller, Sean Green, Jonah Green, Kyle Green, Ricky Linn, Destiny Linn and Aiden Yoklic; and five great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his beloved siblings, Delbert Bernard Rush, Kathleen Harr and Myrtle Sanders; a sister-in-law, Kathy Snider; his ex-wife and mother of his children, Rebecca Rush; as well as many nieces and nephews, and his loving dog, Bella.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Arthur Rush and Keven Lewis Rush; a nephew, Richard Dannis Kisner; and a niece, Vanessa McNemar.
Family and friends are welcome to call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, from 1-8 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, until the 11 a.m. services with Pastor Rex Musgrove officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Council Honor Guard and the United States Army Reserves at Camp Dawson.
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