Eugene Rush

Eugene Rush, 81, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, November 27, 2003, in a local hospital. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, November 29, 2003, at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring, with Dr. Dave Ring, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. He was born on October 2, 1922, in Blue, Oklahoma and married Mary Alice McNew in October 1952. Mr. Rush served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, serving in the South Pacific where he saw action in the Marianas, Iwo Jima and Bouganville. He was a locomotive engineer for the Texas Pacific, Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. Eugene was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Rush of Big Spring; one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald E. "Jerry" and Vikki Rush of Lubbock; two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Art Jones of Dallas and Ann and Glen Banks of Garland; one sister, Loreta Yates of Concord, California; one brother, Tommy Rush of Midland; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. The family suggest memorials to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1248, Big Spring, Texas 79721-1248. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,