Jerry “Monk” Lee Rush, 66, of Moorefield, WV went home to meet his Lord on Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home. He was born in East Rainelle, WV on September 29, 1955: son of the late Everette “Pee Wee” Rush and Alma (Ramsey) Rush. On August 21, 1987, he married Kathy (Singleton) Rush, who survives.
Cherishing Jerry’s memories are his two children: Amanda Wine of Orlando, WV and Jheri Hostuttler of Sutton and five grandchildren: Angel, Akia, Tiana, Alex and Aiden. He will also be fondly remembered by his two siblings: Peggy Shawn Woodruff and husband Ken of Brooksville, FL and Connie Knicely of Buckhannon and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by one brother: Barry “Root” A. Rush.
Mr. Rush was a retired lineman with T.A. Chapman Company. He was a graduate of Braxton County High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching westerns on TV. Jerry will be missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Heaters, WV with Pastor Johnnie Verton officiating. Interment will follow services in the family section of the cemetery. On-line condolences and life stories in memory of Jerry may be expressed at hardmanfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Hardman Family Funeral Home of Weston considers it and honor and a privilege to serve the family of Jerry Lee Rush.