Calvin Rushing

Calvin Charles Rushing, 82, of Mount Gilead passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, November 23, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Mount Gilead.  Rev. Kevin Taylor will officiate.  The family will receive friends after the service in the church fellowship hall.

Calvin was born October 16, 1942 in Wayne County, Michigan to the late William Henry and Ruth Graham Rushing. 

Calvin was an active member of First Baptist Church where he served on many committees as well as a Deacon.  He was owner and operator of Rushings Diamonds, Gifts and Jewelry in Mount Gilead.  He was a past President of the Eastern Jewelers Travelers Association.  He was very community oriented having been a member of the Mount Gilead Civitans and past President of Piney Point Golf Club.  

He was an avid golfer and a proud Tar Heel fan!  He loved his family and was a proud dad, grandpa and great-grandpa.  Calvin and Jane shared many  vacations together with their family.  He was a great cook and baker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald, Bill and Dennis Rushing.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Ballard Rushing of the home; sons, Stephen Dale Rushing(Ashley) of Goldsboro, Gregory Scott Rushing(Holly Bumgardner) of Mooresville; grandchildren, Kayla Belanger(Timothy), Alec Rushing(Karlee) and Kendall Rushing; great grandchildren, River, Remi, Parker and Landon Belanger and Arthur Rushing. 

Memorials may be made to:  First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 207, Mount Gilead, NC 27306.

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