Ray Rushing

KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Ray Rushing, 71, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Hospice of High Point. Ray was born on June 19, 1943 to Elijah Ellison and Aletha Cassidy Rushing. Ray was a loving husband and father. He was a long-time member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church and was an avid Atlanta Braves Fan. Ray was employed with C. E. Smith Co. in Greensboro where he had worked for 35 years. He loved his work and the people he worked with.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Marshall; and one brother, John C. Rushing.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Eva Rushing; one daughter, Amy Rushing Schmukler (husband, Bruce) of Morrisville; one son, Kegan Rushing (partner, Lacie Frain) of Raleigh; a sister, Linda Sue; and numerous extended Family and Friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015 at Bunker Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. David Rorie officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. prior to the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.

Memorials may be made to NC Chapter - Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 4350 Park Rd. Ste. 240, Charlotte, NC, 28209 or Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, 1510 Bunker Hill Road, Kernersville, NC 27284. Online condolences may be made to www.hayworth-miller.com

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