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Richard Edward Rush

September 20, 1925 — July 23, 2016

Richard Edward Rush, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born on September 20, 1925, to the late James and Maggie Rush in Cambria. He married Ethel Houston in 1946.
Richard was retired from Norfolk Western Railroad after 30 years of service and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He was a great man who took care of his family and proudly served his country.
Richard was also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel; brother, Alan Ray Rush; and sister, Nora. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Michael (Diane), Larry (Donna), Jerry (Jean), David (Becky), and Sonji Dellinger; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother and sisters, Dorothy Cunningham, Glenna Sevey (Bill), and Jimmy Rush; and special friend, Libby.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, from 12-2 p.m. at Fairlawn Baptist Church, Fairlawn. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., with Pastor Gregory Harrell officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
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