Edgar Marion Rush III, "Tinker" , age 57 of 675 Westerly Park Road, Eden, passed away on Saturday morning February 9, 2013 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County.
A funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Haizlip Family Cemetery.
Tinker was born November 5, 1955 in Danville, VA to the late Edgar M. Rush Jr. and Loretta Sauerbeck Rush. He was a longtime businessman, having been owner and operator of Rush Properties, Circle Drive-In, Ridgeway Drive-In and Rush Bailbonding.
Tinker loved horseback riding, he was know as "The Cowboy" and could be seen out in the community riding his horse,"Doc" or his mule, "Roscoe". He also could be seen on the Smith and Dan River with friends kayaking.
Preceding him in death along with his parents were sister, Debra Ann Rush and brother, John Sauerbeck Rush.
Surviving are girlfriend, Amber Warren of the home, nephew, Brian Rakestraw and wife April and great-nephews Garrett and Gauge; nephew, Mark Rakestraw and wife Jennifer and great-neice Lillian; and longtime family friend, George Belcher. A special thanks to Dr. Xaje Hasanaj for his kindness and care through Tinker's illness.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice Home of Rockingham County, Po Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375 or Smith- McMichael Cancer Center, 516 Van Buren Road, Eden, NC 27288 or Brain Tumor Center of Excellence, Medical Center Blvd. Winston Salem, NC 27157
The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6 -8 pm at Fair Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
We are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Cindy Curry
Amber, we are so sorry to hear of Tinker's passing. Wishing you prayers and comfort in the difficult days ahead. May your memories of your life together bring you peace. We will remember Tinker as always friendly with a big smile on his face. Thinking of you with sympathy. Classmate of 1974. Joy Johnson Conner
George and Joy Conner
This was very saddening to hear..Always remember the wonderful years you had with him Amber...Everyone knows he loved you dearly..This will take a long time to relieve some of the hurt,but in time it will get a little easier..My thoughts and prayers are with you sweetie!!! Love,Virginis
Virginia Ramsey Martin
Tinker was a high school friend and always a pleasure to be around even as we grew older. May God's loving presence comfort you and His perfect peace restore you during this time of loss.
Teri Roberts Whitt
Amber and family, please know how saddened I was to hear of Tinker's home going. He was a good classmate and friend who always had a smile for those he knew. Amber, I know through my cousin, Karen White, how faithful you were to Tinker and I pray you will find peace in the days ahead. Live life like you know Tinker would have wished for you. He is fully healed now and earth's loss is Heaven's gain. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Member of Class of 1974
Debbie Thompson Horton
Amber, I was so sorry to hear about Tinker's passing. He fought long and hard and he is now healed by the Master! I will always remember how sweet you were when we worked together at Riverhouse, and how you told me of your relationship with Tinker. You both were very blessed. Know you are in my prayers.
Lisa Land Holt
So sorry to hear of the passing of Tinker.Lived next to them for 31years. Prayers for the Family
Thomas Hazelwood
I am so sorry to hear of Tinker's passing. I have known him and his family for years and worked for them for years as well. He was a good man. He will surely be missed in the community and our hearts.
Diane Sharpe
Tinker you will be missed by a lot of people. Every time we saw a horse and rider on the side of the road we knew that it was you. I hope that heaven has horses so that you can still ride and wave at people passing by you.
Tony & Janice Shreve
Amber,You are in my heart and prayers, my heart breaks for you, please let me know if I can be of any help to you. I love you. Judy Martin
Judy Martin
So sorry to hear of the passing of Tinker,Joey and I lived down the road from Tinker for more than 10 years . Such a nice man and always had a smile and a wave has he rode by the house on his horse . Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time and the days to come. Tinker will truly be missed.
Joey & Cindy Shelton
Tinker was a good man, we thought a lot of him. we are very sorry.
j J.T. Hale & Quality Cleaners
So Sorry for your loss. Tinker never meet a stanger and if he did you weren't one long. He will greatly be miss. Our prayers go out to your family.
Paula & Jimmy Belton
Amber I am so sorry for your loss...Tinker was a good man and I know Mama thought a whole lot of him too. Keep your head up and find comfort in knowing how much he loved you! Let us know if we can do anything. Love, Novie Tuggle
Novie Tuggle
Amber so sorry to hear of Tinkers journey completed on this earth. He now has a new home and new body complete and healed. He fought such a hard fight with his battle.Prayers for you in days ahead for comfort and strength. Treasure all the wonderful memories you and Tinker shared. God be with you and provide you peace and comfort.
Susan G Vernon
Amber I am so sorry to here of Tinker's passing.Bradley called & told me. But Tinker is with God now,with a whole new body. No more pain!Just think of all the good times you both had. I pray God will wrap his arms around you & help you through this.Praying for the the family. Love,Teresa Mitchell!
Teresa Mitchell
To Tinker and Amber, Shine on you crazy diamond! I don't know what to say except I have always respected you since I was a horse girl 40 years ago. Pass easily my friend, I am filled with ultimate sadness from a very deep place in my soul. Take the time to adjust to the other side and remember your soul mate who is devastated and she doesn't know what to do without you right now. Don't forget to come back and kiss her cheek and brush your hand across her hair everyday. She needs you more now than she ever did.
Carol Fleming Barrett
I am so sorry to hear of Tinker's passing. He was a great guy!
Debbie Wray
To The Family: You have the Prayers and Condolences of the Grant Family. "Tinker" was a good man and friend of my late brother James "Jimmy" Grant. They were in Bapt Hosp together. Jim and Tinker are together again. GOD be with ya'll.
C.D. Grant
Amber And Family, We are So sorry for your loss, Tinker was bigger than life. Our mom helped his parents and Tinker for years and they were very good to her.Take peace knowing he is no longer suffering. Cherish the memories you made together and know he will always be in your heart.
Terri Long Scott & The Long family
So sorry to hear of Tinker's passing. Please know that the entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will be truly missed.
Ron, Codey & Lisa Shively Harbour
RIP Tinker. We will greatly mi ss u..When we heard yesterday of u leaving us on this place called earth. We can't believe that u r gone. U left so many friends and family behind...As 4 Amber, we am so sorry 4 ur loss...We know that he meant the world 2 u...If their is anything we can do 4 u...I(Dawn) am here 4 u Amber...day, nite...Just a phone call(2762263459) away...Keep ur head and spirit up...I love u Amber.....I love u TINKER(RIP)!
Dawn(RDI) & Mike Sands(Clarence's Steak House)
Dearest creator in Heaven Give me strength to guide my horse Make my hands soft and my head clear Let my horse understand me and I him My heart you have blessed with a special love of these animals Let me never loose sight of it. My soul you have gifted with a deep need for them. Let that need never lessen. Always let my breath catch as the sun gleams on an elegant head. Always may my throat tighten at the sound of a gentle nicker. Let the scent of fresh hay and a new bag of grain be sweet to me. Let the touch of a warm nose on my hand always bring a smile. I adore the joy of a warm day on the farm. The grace and splendor of a running horse. The thunder of hooves makes my eyes burn and my heart soar. Let it always be so Dearest Creator, grant me patience. For horses are harnessed wind and wind can be flighty. Let me not frighten or harm them. Instead show me ways to understand them. Above all dear Creator, fill my life with them. When I pass from this world, Send my soul to no heaven without them. For this love you have given me graces my existence And I shall cherish and praise you for it for all time. Author unknown
Carol Fleming Barrett
Tinker's contribution to the bail industry will never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers go out to Amber and his family and friends. "May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem" (Ha'makom yenahem etkhem betokh she'ar avelei Tziyonvi'Yerushalayim)
Melissa Seiler
RIP MY DEAR FRIEND..YOU TOUCHED A LOT OF LIVES ALWAYS SO SWEET AND KIND YOU WILL BE MISSED........
SUSAN SHARPE
Amber--my husband & I are so sorry to hear of Tinker's passing. Girl my heart is breaking for you!! You have been so strong on this journey through Tinker's long & hard battle. I will always remember him having a smile on his face & such a kind heart. Cherish all the precious memories you and him shared, he loved you dearly & I know you loved him just the same. Our thoughts & prayers are with you through this difficult time and also in the days ahead. May God be with you and provide you peace & comfort.
Jennifer & Bryan Parker
So sorry to hear of Tinkers passing...I used to work at The Circle...He was a great person
ann weadon wray
I'm soully sorry of the death of awonderfull person ( Tinker ).He was a person who enjoyed life .We will all miss him dearly.He had the most beautiful smile.He was always full of himself.It really hurts to know he gone,but he's in a better place. GOD needs him now.I've prayed for all his love ones. ********** and will continue too. BLESS EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM <3
Sharon Harbour
Amber, We are so very sorry for your loss. Tinker was a great friend and he will be sadly missed. May memories of your good times together comfort you in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dana, Kristy and Dustin Hussey and Staff of Tri City Glass & Mirror
Dana & Kristy Hussey
Hey Amber i am sorry about your lose if you need anything just let me know you know were to find me at. I work at Bailey's Exhaust Deepest symptha Chuck Freeman Jr
Chuck Freeman Jr.
I send you my prayers and condolences at this time of loss.
Tommy Griffin
Fond memories of Tinker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donald Cox & Cynthia Shelton
Tinker was a one of akind friend, I will miss him forever. You were the best. May you rest in peace. YES, there are horses in heaven. Ride hard and ride hard. Cowboys never truely die.
Frankie Fields
Amber, I know that your heart is broken about Tinker passing. There a lot of people that he had known. He was an loving man to who always helped out when was at need. my heart goings to you. He will be very missed around Eden. Praying for your strength to go on!!
Wanda Sue Denny
I am sorry to hear Tinker's passing he was always nice to our family. He will be missed my many in Eden. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Faye Holt & Mandy Holt Roberts
I graduated with Tinker and am so sorry to hear of his passing. My sincere sympathy.
debra wilson
Amber, I pray that you have peace that surpasses all understanding... Be strong beautiful and keep that glow. I love you, Lisa Hailey
Lisa Hailey
Sorry
Roger Earles
To the friends & family of Tinker,he was such a caring & giving person to his community.He will always be missed & loved by all. So "Cowboy Up my friend as you ride through the blue skies of heaven. ~ Love & Prayers ~ Cindy
Cindy K. Curry
So sorry to hear the news of Tinkers passing!I pray God's love and the love of many friends and family will see you through this very difficult time.We will miss seeing you both ride up thru the woods to your mom and dads house on the horses.We use to own horses,so we know that kind of love for them.You are the one who holds the key to your heart for everlasting memories of the love you shared for one another.God Bless...Lisa and Jack Smith
Lisa Smith
Thinking of you, Amber!
Ashley Bowman Latham
So sorry for your loss,he was a good man. Glad I got to know him.
SAMUEL VERNON
I am sending my sincere and heartfelt sympathies and I am saddened for your loss. I never met Tinker but knew of him through my brother Victor Cestari, and my sister-in-law Joyce, who bought his beautiful home in Eden. My brother spoke very highly of Tinker and what a great person he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Thinking of you and your family. Sincerely, Sharon Wheeler Suffield, CT
Sharon A Wheeler
So sorry for your loss. I'm sure that I won't be the only one that will miss seeing Tinker riding his horse down the side of the road. I remember when he used to take him through the drive-through at McDonald's, always brought a smile to my face.
Jana Harvey Williams
Amber, we were so saddened to learn of Tinker's passing. Just wish I could have spoken to him one more time. We first met Tinker when he bought our house in Eden. We found him to be a 'straight-up'business man and later a dear friend. Was also good to see him anywhere and say 'hey' and see his pleasant demeanor. I am so happy that he found you Amber, the love of his life. After meeting you I understand why he was so crazy over you. May God give you peace in the coming days. Robert and Janice Turner
Janice Turenr
Tinker was always so kind to me and my family. He allowed my third-grade class to take a field trip to his ranch a little over 20 years ago. We were content to see his horses, but he went out the week before and purchased goats just so we would have more animals to see and learn about. I have never forgotten that. I am saddened to hear of his passing and I send my most sincere condolences to the loved ones he left behind. He will not soon be forgotten by the community he called home.
Brandi Snyder
Brian, Mark and families, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ron and Alice
Ron and Alice Perkins
Dear Family Of Mr. Edgar M. "Tinker" Rush 3rd Sorry in the passing and loss of your loved one!!! I saw tinker rideing his horse on kingshighway at nighttime, may god give you comfort, peace and strength in this difficult time!!! Jeffrey Rakestraw
Jeffrey Rakestraw
Didn't know him personally but knew of him. Sorry to hear of his death. Sending deepest sympathies and condolences.
Alison Reid Michalove
sorry so much tinker you was like a acuial to me but then you past away sorry so much!!!!!!!!
jewel
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Born: Saturday Nov 5, 1955
