Ira D. Rushing Obituary
We announce the death of Ira D. Rushing of Pinckneyville, Illinois, who passed away on July 19, 2026, at the age of 92. Ira will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ira D. Rushing to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Orval Rushing and Ernestine Rushing (Jenkel); his son Parry Rushing; and his siblings, Marion Rushing, Maurice Rushing and Phyllis Scherle (Ken).
He is survived by: his wife Evelyn Helvey of Pinckneyville, IL; his children, Janice Halstead (Keith), Kyle Rushing (Christi) of Goliad, TX and Laura Moore (David) of Dallas, TX; and his brother Larry Rushing of Pinckneyville, IL. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces & nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may made to Beaucoup Baptist Church.
