He is survived by his wife Opal Rush; children of Mary Elizabeth Rush, Paul Rush & wife Janet, Barbara Rush; stepchildren, Scott Hoffman & wife Renee, DeAnn Neal; brother, Kenneth Snyder; niece, Stephanie Lohr; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald & Anna Rush; brothers, Raymond Rush, Andy Lohr.
He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam and an avid Massillion Tiger Fan.
A Celebration of Gerald's Life will be held at 11:00 AM at Church on the Lake with Pastor Mike Hooper officiating.
Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post 8568.
Condolences(8)
Barbara Denise Rush
Cypress, TX Saturday, August 29, 2020 Thank You for being a Great Loving Father. You will be missed. I will never see you smile again. Heaven gain another Angel 😇. Tell Mom I love and miss her. Give Dozier a big hug from me. Dad you were my Everything I only hope I made you proud. I love you so much. You are gone now but never forgotten. I am going to be ok I have a Great Man that lives me and I love him. Hugs and kisses until we meet again.💜💜😍😍Paul Rush
Los Angeles, CA Friday, August 28, 2020 I truly miss you Dad as you were taken from us way too soon! I'm glad that Barbara and I got to speak with you so much while fighting this dreadful Covid virus. I hope that our conversations gave you some peace and comfort as it did for us. We love you so much and wanted to let you know that we truly appreciate all of the sacrifices that you made for us when we were young in order to provide all of the opportunities that we had which helped us become who we are today. Rest in peace Dad knowing that your children and grandchildren love you and will never forget you......BARBARA
CYPRESS, TX Thursday, August 27, 2020 Words can not express how much you will be missed. You were my Rock. I know you are resting and pain free. Know that I will always love you.Charvis Dorismond
Houston, TX Thursday, August 27, 2020 My condolences to Barbara Rush and family my prayers our with you just know God will comfort you all during this time. Barbara I am always here love ya sis.Datha strickland
Mena, AR Tuesday, August 25, 2020 You will be miss very much. We send our prayers to the family. God will be with you all through your time of sorrow.Jim & Datha Strickland
Anthony & Tanya Payne
Katy, TX Tuesday, August 25, 2020 You will always be Daddy Rush to me. God has called you home and there will nothing but streets of gold! Love 💘Aquila Simmons Perry
Houston, TX Monday, August 24, 2020 I have missed seeing you for a long. Rest in peace.Rosalyn Houff
Houston, Texas, TX Monday, August 24, 2020 Condolences to family! May GOD walk with you during this trying time! Craig and Rosalyn