Howard Eland Rushing

Funeral services for Howard Eland Rushing will be held on Saturday, Sept 5, 2020 at First Baptist Church Logansport, La. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and services will begin at 11 a.m. and will be officiated by Bro. Shawn Thrapp, assisted by Bro. Timothy Roberson. Burial will be at Hathorn Cemetery, Ashland, La. Howard Rushing was special husband, daddy, papaw, brother, uncle and more to all his family and friends. He was born in Ashland, LA on March 10, 1930 to William F. and Sabra E. Rushing and went home to Jesus on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Shreveport, La. Survivors include the love of his life, Ruby Elaine Giddens Rushing. They were married on Oct. 3, 1952 and were looking forward to their 68th anniversary. Surviving also are their 4 children. 1 daughter, Mary Rushing Rutherford of Stanley , 3 sons: Terry (Lisa) of Blanchard, Michael (Brenda) of Martin, and Ronnie (Bobbi Jo) of Moyie Springs, Idaho; 11 grandchildren: Melanie (Brad), Meredith (Kade), Clinton (Kellie), Sabra, Leslie (Anthony), Lake (Alex), Tabitha (Johnny), Colby (Jenna), Caitlin, Alaina, and Ashlynn. 13 greats: Brock, Mason, Kannon, Karson, Bailee, Jadyn, Chance, Summer, Kaelynn, Cohen, Kenley, Addison, and River. brothers-in-law Sammy and Frances Giddens and Jerry and Karen Giddens. And a host of nieces and nephews. His little dog Sam who made every step with him and his cat Casper. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister Crystal Inez, sisters Cybile Deville and Lora Rushing. brothers, Lloyd, O'Dell, Claude "Shorty", and William LeRoy. One son-in-law, Donald Rutherford. Mr. Rushing served his country in the United States Army and proudly served in the Korean War. He enjoyed telling us of his experiences and life while stationed in Japan. He was a member of the VFW. Howard worked hard his whole life and retired in May,1994 from GNB Battery. Being born and raised in the woods, he was an avid hunter of deer, squirrels, ducks...and he could cook some of the best biscuits to go with that! He also loved to fish and took his family on many a camping trip. He hunted and fished with his kids, grands and greats until he was just not able. He played guitar and loved family get togethers to "play music". He sang out his favorite old hymns at home. He was full of spunk and humor, you never knew what he was going to come up with. He had a special knack of making people laugh. He loved joking with anyone and could do it with a straight face. Everyone who knew Howard Rushing loved him and he will be so missed. Serving as pallbearers is Colby Rushing, Brock Hughes, Clinton Rushing, Lake Auvil, Chris Giddens, Randall Rushing, and Johnny King. Honorary pallbearers are FBC Gideon SS class and nephews Gary Rushing, Kevin, Darien, David, and James Giddens, and Aaron Head. Daddy, men as wonderful as you don't come along each day, you were a truly special man.