Robert William Rushing

CARBONDALE – Robert William Rushing, entered his eternal reward on June 9, 2021. He now joins his wife, Prudy, his sisters, Janet Gibbs, Wanda Smith, Mary Lou Witherspoon and their parents.



He lived for 81 years and was a faithful and loving husband to his wife Prudy (Ledbetter) Rushing for 57 years. He served as a U.S. Marine and worked as a Supervisor for General Cable in Du Quoin for 20 years until his retirement in 2000.



He is survived by his two children, Ken Rushing and Kelly (Rushing) Lindsey, two bonus children Rhondalynn (Meadows) Rushing and Rob Lindsey. Grandchildren, Marine Lance Corporal Josiah & Alison (Sherrick) Rushing and Hannah (Rushing) Jarvis & Hayden Jarvis.



A Celebration of his Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale with Ken Rushing officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale with military honors. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. For those who cannot attend, a video of Robert’s Celebration of Life will be on the funeral home website (www.meredithfh.com) after the service.



Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.



To leave a story or memory of Robert, visit www.meredithfh.com