Charles Rushing

January 16, 1940- April 7, 2026
Charles Rushing of Crawfordsville, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening at Hendricks
Regional Health in Danville. He was 86 years old.
Charlie was born January 16, 1940 to John and Viola Rushing in Vigo County, Indiana. He
married his late wife, June Rushing, on March 6, 1971 in Crawfordsville. He is survived by his
four sons: J. Bradley Rushing (Katherine) of Lafayette, David Rushing (Heidi) of Woodbury,
Minnesota, C. Kent Rushing (Amber) of Lebanon, and Daniel Rushing (Heather) of Plainfield.
He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren: Matthew Rushing of Martinsville, Kate Rushing of
Plainfield, Calvin Rushing of Plainfield, Haylee Rushing of Woodbury, Minnesota, and Hannah
Rushing of Woodbury, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Mary Musson Rushing, wife, and his
siblings, William “Bill” Rushing, Lois Ruark, Johanna Phares, and Glenn Rushing.
At the beginning of his career, Charlie proudly served his country as a member of The United
States Airforce from 1958-1962. While in the service, he spent 2 years in Japan. Following this,
he worked at R.R. Donnelly for 41 years until his retirement. He was a member of Harvest
Fellowship Church where he delighted in serving the Lord.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, Tuesday breakfasts with his friends, biannual trips to
Hilton Head Island, woodworking, and serving his community. Charlie will be remembered by
those who loved him as a kind and hardworking man who was full of life. He taught the people
around him many valuable lessons, but mainly that the joy of helping others has no price, and
that great fulfillment can come from selflessness. His presence will be deeply missed but
remembered forever for the unconditional love and light he brought into the lives of others.
Visitation will be held at Burkhart Funeral Home in Crawfordsville on Friday, April 10th, from 3 –
5 pm. A service will be held the following day, Saturday, April 11th at 10 am at Harvest
Fellowship Church in Crawfordsville, followed by interment at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery in
New Market.