Rev Tonny Rush

May 30, 1952 - November 7, 2014

Rev. Tonny Rush, 62, of Peoria passed away answering God’s call on Friday, Nov 7, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center at 11:31p.m. He was born May 30, 1952 in Florence, SC. to the late Robert Rush and Lula Brand. He married his soul mate Bessie (Buntley) Rush. She survives. Rev. Rush was a wonderful husband and father. He was always willing to mentor the youth in the community. He loved to watch sports and had talented hands. Rev. Rush greeted everyone with a smile. He was last employed with Mitsubishi Motors for 11 years. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife Bessie Rush of Peoria; three sons, Marcellous Buntley, Anthony (Yolanda) Rush and Avery (Amber) Rush all of Peoria; his mother Lula Rush of Silver Spring, MD, three brothers, Milton Rush, Ricardo (Karen) Rush and Jeffery Rush all of Washington, DC.; three sisters, Linda (James) Taylor of Washington, DC., Gail (Spencer) of Suitland, MD. and Pamela Barnes of Washington, DC.; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends whom adored him and will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his Father Robert Rush and 2 brothers Russell and Waymon Rush. A memorial service celebrating Rev Rush life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov 15, 2014, at The Southside Mission, located at 1127 S. Laramie Street. Family and friends will be received. Online condolences or words of encourageement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.