Mr. Charles Edward Rushing, age 81 of Benton, KY died on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, KY. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator for Jim Smith Contracting and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 181, Paducah, KY. He also worked as a transporter for Country Chevrolet in Benton, KY and attended Hardin Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam Era.
Born Saturday, May 6, 1939 in Kuttawa, KY, he was the son of the late Paul Ray and Kitty (East) Rushing.
He is survived by his wife, Shairie (Fowler) Rushing of Benton, KY, son, Brien Rushing of Benton, KY, daughter, Lori Jaco, husband Jeff of Benton, KY, grandchildren, Tommy Rushing, Marissa Rushing, grandson-in-law, Jason Prescott, and 7 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandchild, Casey Prescott, brother, James Rushing, and sister, Mary Ramey.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Collier Funeral Chapel located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, KY 42025 with Rev. Kory Cunningham officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hardin Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m .on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Collier Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be given to New Covenant Christian Academy c/o Hardin Baptist Church, PO Box 35, Hardin, KY 42048.