Joel Elmer Rush

1933 - 2016

Joel Elmer Rush obituary, 1933-2016, Forney, TX

BORN

1933

DIED

2016

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Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home - Terrell

301 W Nash St

Terrell, Texas

Joel Rush Obituary

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Joel Elmer Rush, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. He was born on February, 12, 1933 to James Elmer Rush and Bertie Brady in Orlando, OK.



Preceding Joel in death are his wife, Deloris Rush; mom, Bertie Brady; father, James Elmer Rush; sisters, Lucille Rush & Maude Pringle; & brothers, Harry Rush, J.A. Rush, Cecil Rush, & Raymond Rush.



Joel leaves behind his daughter, Evelyn Rush; sons, Wayne Rush & his wife Connie, & Daniel Rush; grandchildren, David, Delores, Darlene, Brandy, Mechelle, Stephen, Jonathan, Nathan, Victoria & Veronica; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandsons; and numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins to cherish his memory.



Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Anderson Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Terrell. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Forney. Please leave condolences for the family at www.andersnclaytonterrell.com.



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September 1, 2016

Gloria Jean Rush

I will always think of you,Uncle Tooter, now your with your mom n dad. Love N Great Memories of YOU....

August 7, 2016

Pat Hollis

Joel Elmer Rush, Bro. Rush or Tooter Bill Rush (as many family members called him) will surely be missed, but we can look forward to seeing him again in heaven. He was a compassionate and humble man who loved the Lord and was concerned about the salvation of others. As a cousin, I had the privilege of enjoying his humorous side, which gave everyone a lot of laughs.
My prayers to all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pat Rush Hollis

August 4, 2016

Brenda Klutts

Dear Evelyn , I don't have words to describe how I know you feel. Just remember how many people he led to God. Remember how much My family and Windells loved and respected him. Bro Rush is rejoicing in heaven but we will always miss him here. I love you girl and always will.

August 2, 2016

Dick and Brenda Boyd

I truly loved my dear friend. I will miss his kinship and his friendship. We were kinfolks by blood, but more importantly we were Brothers in Christ. When Bro. Rush was in the pulpit, you could see the Lord in his eyes. His preaching was down home, backwoods country preaching. The Lord Jesus used him to reach many different folks from many different walks of life. He loved everyone, and everyone loved him. This Old Time Preacher Man preached of the wonders of Heaven and how everyone should accept the marvelous gift of Salvation from our Lord. And now he is living in that Land that he told us so much about. We shall see our friend again someday. Prayers for Wayne, Evelyn, Daniel and all the family.

August 2, 2016

Rene Shipley-Gobert

You will always be in our hearts. You may now enjoy the many people you have missed in heaven and protect those who are here on earth. I know the knight sky has just relieved a star brighter then any other star, in the universe.
Enjoy the company of Charlie and Bertha Bankston.

August 2, 2016

Jo McCoy

Bro. Rush has been a faithful, cherished friend to our family for years. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless.

Jo, Melissa, Melinda, Mike, Kathy & Nikki

August 2, 2016

Rudy Gonzales

Thank you Uncle Elmer for all the prayers and advice that you gave to me thru out the years, I will miss you. Rudy Gonzales And Family 08/02/2016.

August 2, 2016

Kathy Carroll

For you my friend.

August 2, 2016

Kathy Carroll

When I got acquainted with Bro Rush, one of the things I noticed about him most, was his great humor & his humility. When I would see him at Church, I would ask him how he was doing & his best phrase was " I'm still here & lovin it". But always talked about how wonderful Heaven would be too. He was just content where ever the Lord wanted him. He amazed me that he would go regular to visit folks that he hardly knew to pray with them & be compassionate about their situation. An awesome man! Can't wait to see him again.

August 1, 2016

Jessie Southerland

Papa Rush, you are dearly missed. I've been so blessed by your prayers over the years and so thankful for the results of those prayers. I'm forever grateful that Our Father placed you in my life when He saw I needed your light the most. You guided me from the dark and held my hand to show me the path. Thank you for restoring my faith and reminding me that every sinner has a future. I love you Papa!

July 30, 2016

Connie Rush

July 30, 2016

Sue Lawson

So sorry to hear Bro Rush has passed away but I know he is dancing with the Angels. He was truly a man of God and will be missed by so many. My prayers are with you Evelyn and rest of your family may God comfort all of you.

July 30, 2016

BETTY SCOTT

MY PRAYERS TO ALL THE FAMILEY

July 29, 2016

Sis Parrish

I learned more about the Bible and more about Life, from Bro. Rush. He was always ready to help and had the right answers. I will miss him and his funny stories. I Love him very much.
Always,
Sis Parrish

July 29, 2016

Doyle Parrish

A man like Joel Elmer Rush is One in a Million, the Best Friend to me for years.One of a kind. I loved him dearly and will miss him the rest of my days.
Welcome to your new home.
Doyle Parrish
Terrell,TX

July 28, 2016

Veronica Wilkerson

You will be so very missed Bro.Rush!! Your ability to make sure to connect with everyone and tell them about the saving grace and love of Jesus was a gift that you used EXCLUSIVELY for His kingdom! And now you are there-I will miss knowing that at each service, your words would touch a heart so much that the hearer's heart would be softened and they would accept Him and become an eternal brother or sister forever. You will be so very missed by so many and we rest in the knowledge that so many more, because of your fearless sharing of the Gospel, will see you when we all meet again!

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