ALVIN EUGENE RUSH, JR.

West Union, SC– Alvin Eugene Rush, Jr., 89, of West Union, SC, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Richard M. Campbell Veteran’s Nursing Home.

 

Born in Jackson, GA, Mr. Rush was the son of the late Alvin Eugene and Nellie Ruth Smith Rush. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S.  Air Force. Mr. Rush served in Vietnam and was very proud of his military service. He was of the Baptist faith.

 

Mr. Rush is survived by his son: Michael Eugene Rush of Georgia; and his neighbor and friend: Mark Waters and family.

 

Mr. Rush was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and all of his brothers and sisters; as well as his close companion: Maud Simmons.

 

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, April 1, 2024, at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veteran’s Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #124, 319 Kenneth Street, Walhalla, SC 29691.

 

The family will be at their respective homes. Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.