Lonnie Ray Rush Obituary
We bid farewell to Lonnie Ray Rush (Asheville, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 23, 2024 at the age of 92. Lonnie Ray touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lonnie G. Rush and Willie Mae Massie Rush; and his wife Joyce Woody Rush. He is survived by: his daughters, Brenda Bishop (Ricky), Debra Steinel (Arthur), Sharon Irby (William) and Kathy Price (Robert); and his grandchildren, Joshua (Beth), Megan, Benji, Hannah, Hunter (Bethany), Angel, Kyle (Taylor), Caleb, Emily (Colby), Jacob, Mary-Grace (Andrew) and Katie-Beth. He is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave. (1401 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 29th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery (962 Old Hwy 70 E, Black Mountain, NC 28711).
Memorials in honor of Mr. Rush may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children (https://www.shrinerschildrens.org), 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, or to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
