Robert "Smiley" Rushing Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2025 in OBrien, Florida

Robert "Smiley" Rushing Sr.

October 4, 1946 - July 11, 2025 (78 years old)

OBrien, Florida

Robert "Smiley" Rushing Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2025 in OBrien, Florida

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Harris Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc.

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Robert "Smiley" Rushing Sr.

October 4, 1946 - July 11, 2025 (78 years old)

OBrien, Florida

Robert Rushing Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Rushing Sr. of OBrien, Florida, born in Miami, Florida, who passed away on July 11, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Rushing Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

Though Robert has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He is survived by: his wife Janette Rushing of O'Brien, FL; his children, Robert Rushing, Jr. (Shawna) and Samantha Deuser (Brian); and his grandchildren, Jenna and Trey Rushing.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Live Oak Church of the Nazarene (915 Church Ave SW, Live Oak, FL 32064). A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, July 21st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Florida National Cemetery (6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513).

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fisher House or Veterans Crisis Hotline (Vibrant Emotional Health).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harris Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc.



Fri

July 18

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Live Oak Church of the Nazarene
915 Church Ave SW, Live Oak, FL 32064

Fri

July 18

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Live Oak Church of the Nazarene
915 Church Ave SW, Live Oak, FL 32064

Mon

July 21

Burial

10:30 AM

Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513

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