He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Gootee; children, Dianne Ware (Slick), Heather Rice (Jason), Rusty Gootee Jr., (Brooke) and Billy Gootee; siblings, Melody McCracken, Becky Humphrey (Edgar), Steve Gootee (Pam); grandchildren, Kelsey, Zach, Kyle, Gracie, Tyler, Brayden and Ashton. He is also survived by his best friend, John Wizor.
A celebration of Rusty’s life will be conducted at 11 am on Friday, May 10, 2019 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son - Cralle with interment to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery. Guests are invited to attend a visitation from 3-8 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2019 and after 9 am the day of the funeral at Arch L. Heady & Son-Cralle.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Clifton Heights Christian Church.
Please visit us online at www.archlheadycralle.com
