Richard Lyle Rush

He was born February 27, 1954 in Concordia, Kansas the son of the late John and Edna Rush. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Edward and Louise Prockish and John and Arabelle Rush, brother (in infancy), John Edward Rush; father-in-law, Oscar “Speedy” Newell Bowman; and mother-in-law, Ima Jean Bowman.

Richard proudly served his country in the Unites States Marine Corps and as an Officer in the United States Army.

Surviving are his loving wife, Lisa Bowman Rush; stepson Chase O’Brien and wife Hannah; stepmother, Judy Bowman; sisters, Virginia Hull and husband Jeff; Jean Rush and husband Michael; brothers Bill Rush and wife Karen, Lawrence Rush and wife Susan; brothers and sisters-in-law Rick and Angie Bowman, Dennis and Barbara Bowman, and Kim Hayes; and numerous loving nieces and nephews and other loving family.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Sunday, March 24, 2013 at McEwen Funeral Service, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231. Condolences at www.McEwenfs.com