Rush Hampton Smith

Energetic and passionate, Rush Hampton Smith had a genuine love of life and a determined spirit. When told no one could learn to ride a unicycle in a day, he persevered to prove it wrong. He loved challenges, loved to try new things especially if it involved climbing high or jumping off of tall perches. He demonstrated a caring spirit to friends and customers alike. Working at Fisherman's Dock he plunged into learning everything about seafood and its preparation. At Chick Fil A, he was a supportive team member committed to keeping orders filled with accuracy and speed. But his favorite recent employment opportunity was working with the family-owned Graston Custom Roofing. He found the work challenging and loved the camaraderie of doing a task as a team that involved great physical strength and endurance, working in high temperatures and at great heights.

Rush, 19, passed away on Friday, June 4th, surrounded by his family following a week long fight for his life after injuries sustained in a car wreck.

A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Rush was born on December 18, 2001 at home surrounded by his family. He was a 2020 graduate from Smith Shema School.

Survived by his loving parents: Mike and Deborah, his buddy and grandmother: Virginia, his #1 aunt: Michele, his one and only uncle: Paul McArthur and nine beloved older siblings: Jenifer (Charles), Amanda (Troy), Thomas (Emily), William (Hannah), Gracie, Robert, Margaret, Charles, and Rosemary. He also leaves behind 26 nieces and nephews that he truly enjoyed having in his life: Caleb, Charis, Mercy, Titus, Julia, Micah, Isaac, Simeon, Selah, Reuben, Anna, Amy, Joanna, Levi, Deborah, Gwendolyn, Patience, Liam, Elizabeth, Martha, Alexander, Katie, Jane, Susanna, John, and Justus.

Family Visitation, Monday, June 7th, at 5-8 p.m.

Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home

940 Cesery Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32211

Private Burial preceding the memorial service.

Memorial service will be Tuesday the 8th at 3 p.m. at North Jax Baptist Church

8531 N Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32218

Anyone welcome to join the reception meal afterwards. At Sovereign Grace Family Church

13733 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32218

In lieu of flowers please go to www.fruitcove.com and select 'give'

Select 'memorial fund' and designate for "Rush Smith".

Or make checks payable to Fruit Cove Baptist Church,

memo "Rush Smith" and mail to Fruit Cove Baptist Church,

501 State Rd 13, St. Johns, FL 32259