Mr. Ronald Rushing, age 77, died on February 8 th, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. A native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County he started his dream of being a police officer in 1977 and retired as lieutenant in 1996 from the Statesboro Police Department. His many retired years were spent gardening, on his lawnmower or telling stories with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Audy Mae Rushing, his wife Shirley Lively Rushing, twin brother Donald and brother Bennie Rushing. Surviving are his four daughters, Samantha Hope Rushing, Terry Rushing Frost, Lindsey Shannon Rushing and Whitney Marissa Rushing; one son Ronald Tracey Rushing, all of Statesboro; one sister, Margaret (Benny) Colson of Statesboro; two brothers, Jerry (Renaee) Rushing of Statesboro, and Carl (Cathy) Rushing of Springfield; one grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm at Middleground Primitive Baptist Church.
A private family graveside service will follow the visitation at Middleground Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Statesboro Police Officers Foundation, 28 East Street, Statesboro, Ga. 30458 or Bulloch County Animal Services, 81 Mill Creek Road, Statesboro, Ga. 30461.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.
