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James L. Rushing

April 28, 1941 - January 3, 2016

James L. Rushing James L. Rushing was born the son of the late Hubert Rushing and Mary (nee Kenny) Rushing on April 28, 1941 in Liberty, Mississippi and departed this life January 3, 2016, in Channahon, IL at the age of 74 years. He was united in marriage December 6, 1960, to Katharine Anderson. He is survived by his beloved wife Katharine Rushing; four children, David (Deanne) Rushing, Ann (John) Podoba, James C. Rushing and Douglas (Lisa) Rushing; seven grandchildren, Katharine, Kelly, Matthew, Eric, Sydney, Julia and Reagan; three sisters, Dorothy (Marvin) Fannin, Nancy (the late William) Shannon and Barbara Dowdy. Preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Daisy Lavarier. James was a graduate of Minooka High School and attended Joliet Junior College. He was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church, Paducah, KY and a former member of Minooka United Methodist Church. After 30 years of service James retired as an Industrial Mechanic with Amoco Chemicals (BP). James will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend and will be truly missed by those whose lives he touched. Visitation for James L. Rushing will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon to Minooka United Methodist Church for Funeral Service that will begin at 1:30 PM. Interment private. For those wishing to leave lasting memorials the family asks that you please consider gifts to Broadway United Methodist Church, Minooka United Methodist Church, Wounded Warriors or Joliet Area Community Hospice. For Information www.themaplefuneralhome.com

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James L. Rushing James L. Rushing was born the son of the late Hubert Rushing and Mary (nee Kenny) Rushing on April 28, 1941 in Liberty, Mississippi and departed this life January 3, 2016, in Channahon, IL at the age of 74 years. He was united... View Obituary & Service Information

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