He was a devoted husband, a talented painter for many years, a proud member of AA for over 20 years and an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Weagley Coltes; parents, William and Maude Coltes; siblings, Shirley Coltes, Raymond “Ray” Coltes, Madeline George, Virginia Mabry and Frances Linka; nephew, “Ricky” Lawson; grandson, Scott Rushing; and grandnephew, Damian Jennings.
He is survived by his sister, Alma Lou Lumpkin; children, John Rushing (Susan), James Rushing (Jennifer) and Garland Rushing; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23231 where a service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
