Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....RUSHING, HARRY August 9, 2010
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News Star World - August 10, 2010
HARRY RUSHING

Services celebrating the life of Harry Rushing will be held at 10:00AM 
Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church 
with Dr. Wayne Evans, Rev. Randy Impson, and Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. 
Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction 
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Harry was born September 9, 1936, in Pioneer, LA, to Harrison and Myrtle 
Rushing, and went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 9, 2010. He passed 
away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle 
with cancer. Throughout his illness, Harry never lost his gentle spirit and 
kind heart.
Harry graduated from NLU in 1959, and later received a Master's from Nichols 
State and a Master's Plus 30 from NLU. While at NLU, he was a four year member 
of the baseball team and captain his senior year. He began teaching math at 
Centerville High in Franklin, LA, and moved with his family to Monroe in 1968 
where he taught at Lee Jr. High for 8 years and Neville High School for 15 
years. He also coached football, basketball, and baseball for many years. He 
also coached summer ball and all-stars for many years. Harry made a big impact 
on many people's lives through his teaching and coaching.
Harry served in the National Guard in Franklin, LA, for ten years as Company 
Commander and Captain. He was an active member of Lea Joyner UMC, and an avid 
duck hunter, golfer, and fisherman, and especially loved to hunt and golf with 
his son, grandchildren, and family. The greatest joy of his life was spending 
time with his family. Harry always put others first and was willing to do 
anything for his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Marie Rushing; his son, Keith Rushing 
and wife Shaundra; grandchildren, Christopher Rushing and wife Stephanie, 
Kevin Rushing and wife Michelle, and Katie Rushing; and great-grandson, 
Christopher (C.J.), Jr. all of Monroe, LA; sisters, Lou Emily Nicholson and 
husband Bobby of Pioneer, LA, Peggy Billings of McKinney, TX, Sue McGinn and 
husband Joey of Monroe, LA, and Shirley Vining and husband Leo of Monroe, LA; 
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Harry Nicholson, Steve Nicholson, Doug Vining, Patrick 
McGinn, Joey Sampognaro, Tim Hegwood, Ronnie Johnston, and Murray Hale.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 10, 2010, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at 
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
The family would like to thank Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care and Terry 
Eppinette for their outstanding care and support.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society and 
Lea Joyner United Methodist Church.

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