John Walter Rushton

John Walter Rushton "Johnny", passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family in Prattville, AL. Mr. Rushton was born June 26, 1941 in Montgomery, AL to Woodrow and Elizabeth Rushton. Mr. Rushton was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Woodrow, Jr. and is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Barbara Eiland Rushton, daughters, Christina Rushton Hudak (John) of Albuquerque, NM and Celeste Rushton of Pelham, AL, step-sons Jeff Foster of Prattville, AL and Ricky Foster (fiancee Janna Nelson and son Nelson Clayton) of Foley, AL., and granddaughter, Lauren Clements of Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Rushton was also survived by his sister, Jeannie Rushton Pearson of Prattville, AL and brother, Van (Pat) Rushton of Millbrook, AL and numerous nieces and nephews and his lifelong friend, Tommy Amason of Prattville.

Mr. Rushton was an active member of Eastmont Baptist Church and made several Carpenters for Christ Mission trips. He enjoyed RV camping, playing golf and enjoyed being in the antique business for many years.

Mr. Rushton retired after an extensive military career serving in the U.S. Navy and the Alabama Army National Guard.

Visitation will be held at 1 :00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Leak Memory Chapel with a Celebration of Life service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Greenwood Serenity Gardens. Pallbearers will be nephews.

Donations may be made to Carpenters for Christ at Eastmont Baptist Church in Johnny's memory.