Olin Rush

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Olin Ray Rush, 76, of Marble Hill passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born August 2, 1944, in Chicago, the son of Elvis and Ida Thornton Rush. He and Hazel Williamson were married Aug. 9, 1962; she survives.

Olin was a graduate of Bernie High School in Bernie, Missouri. On May 29, 1962, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged May 28, 1965. He owned and operated Oak Ridge Tool and Die Shop and also worked at Lone Star as an electrician for 29 years, retiring in 2007.

He was a member of Fruitland Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon and taught Sunday school. Olin enjoyed mission work in Costa Rica through the church. He also loved woodworking in his shop, traveling and camping, but one of his favorite things was to cheer on the Jackson Indians football team.

Loving survivors include his wife of 58 years, Hazel Rush; and children, Sherry (Mitch) Delph, Stan (Malissa) Rush, Donna (Robert) Rollet and Mike (Julie) Rush, all of Jackson.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Elwood Rush of Bernie and Ira (Sylvia) Rush of Jackson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Warren.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until service time Monday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Mark Shelton officiating. Interment will be in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

If attending the services, the family respectfully asks to please protect your health and safety and that of others by wearing a mask.

The family suggests contributions be made to Children's Home Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.