A memorial service for Rickey Lynn Rushing, 68, of Alba, will be held by the family at a later date.
Mr. Rushing died on December 3, 2023, in Alba. He was born on September 7, 1955, in Dallas, to John Dee and Otta Lee Taylor Rushing. He lived most of his life in the Leonard and Alba area.
He was an honest man who loved his family dearly. Rickey was a people person, who never met a stranger. He liked being outdoors and going fishing.
Mr. Rushing is survived by sons, John Rushing and Laura Williams of Royse City, and Clayton Rushing and Alyssa Guidry of Lewisville; brother, Mike Rushing and wife Donna of Leonard; sister, Rebecca Hinsley and husband Joe of Palestine; mother of his children, Ana Ashby and husband John of Dallas; cousin, Ginger Sweeden of Alba; several nephews; one niece; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Otis and Ethel Gilbreath Taylor and Thomas Cannon and Emma Flanagan Rushing; brother-in-law, Kenny Hinsley; and cousin, Tommy Deel.