Bob grew up in Miami, Fl and pursued many passions including motorcycles, playing lead guitar and a strong emphasis on his education. He was raised by loving parents that instilled discipline, work-ethic and love towards others as core foundations for his life. He attended Florida State University, where he met the love of his life, Diane Rush. Following college, Bob excelled in his career leading the financial sectors of multiple hospitals and healthcare companies as CFO.
From there, the Lord opened the door for him to own and operate Walker Body Shop in Tallahassee, Fl where he raised his own family. Bob was a devoted member of multiple local community groups and his local church, Killearn United Methodist. Bob was also instrumental, along with his wife Diane, in the emergence of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization maturing within multiple local schools. His desire for others to know the Lord was immense.
Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Diane Echols Rush, and his parents James Watson Rush and Aileen Belk Rush. He is survived by his two sons, Kenny Rush and Bobby Rush along with his two grandsons, Mark Rush and Logan Rush, two daughter in laws Ashley Rush and Katie Rush and his brothers Jimmy Rush and David Rush.
A visitation for Robert will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM at City Church Tallahassee, 3215 Sessions Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM.
Robert will be laid to rest in MeadowWood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CulleysMeadowWood.com for the Rush family.
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