Charles Edward "Buck" Rush Jr.

December 14, 1948 - July 20, 2021

The staff at Heishman Funeral Home Inc. send condolences to the family of Charles Edward "Buck" Rush Jr. Charles Edward “Buck” Rush Jr., 72, of Fort Valley, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Winchester Medical Center. The funeral service will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Columbia Furnace Church of the Brethren. Pastors William Fitchett and Buster Doman will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Edinburg. Mr. Rush was born December 14, 1948, in Woodstock, son of the late Charles Edward Rush Sr., and Elizabeth Wease Rush. He was a member of Columbia Furnace Church of the Brethren and formerly worked at the Virginian Truck Stop for many years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Candace Rush: brother, Phillip Rush and grandson, Xavier Cooper. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Jean Mitchell Rush whom he married on December 19, 1966; five children, Tammy S. Cooper of Woodstock, Stacey E. Rush and wife Robbie of Augusta, Georgia, Kevin W. Rush and wife Rhonda of Toms Brook, Jeff A. Rush and wife Marty of Boomer, North Carolina, and Candice Reyes and husband Victor of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Shirley Peters of Maurertown, Linda High of New Market and Brenda Shirley of Edinburg; 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Steve Wetzel, Ricky Runion, David High Jr., Justin Rush, Luke Rush and C.J. Brown. Honorary Pallbearer will be Victor Reyes. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Valley Funeral Service in Edinburg. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Columbia Furnace Church of the Brethren, 20910 Senedo Road Edinburg, VA 22824 or to Valley Funeral Service, Re. Rush Burial Fund, 14116 S. Middle Road, Edinburg, VA 22824. Buck loved to hunt and fish, and never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.