Funeral services for Mr. Charles Lee Rushing will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Bentley, Louisiana with Reverend Michael Vanasselburg officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Church Cemetery, Bentley, Louisiana, under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory, Ball, Louisiana.
Mr. Rushing, age 62, of Bentley, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Travis and Rose Rushing; sister, Elaine Manuel.
"Uncle" loved his family and family get-togethers especially family cook-outs...he loved to eat! He also served his country as a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.
Charles is survived by his sisters, Joe Ann Lewis (Julian) of Bentley, Sandra Thompson of Shreveport, Marilyn Rushing of Lake Charles and Melinda Demmon of Elm Grove, Louisiana; He was very proud of all his nieces and nephews and cherished his cousins and friends. Uncle loved his beloved cat "Nattie."
Pallbearers honored to serve are Michael Lewis, Waylynn Lewis, Gregory Lewis, Jerry Chandler, Harley Chelette and Gavin Faulkner.
Friends may visit on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Bentley, Louisiana from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Rushing family by visiting www.gallagherfh.com.