Rufus Birst Obituary
The world bids farewell to Rufus Birst (Salisbury, North Carolina), departing on May 3, 2026 at the age of 73. Rufus leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rufus Birst to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leathia May Birst and James Bailey; his son Marcus Coley; and his siblings, Annie Sue Neely, Melissa Ann Houpe, Cornelia Delores Jefferson, Josephine La Verne Morgan, James Arthur Birst and James W. Cowan, Sr..
He is survived by: his wife Missionary Teresa Phillips Birst; his granddaughter Courtney Brown; his great grandchild Marcus Brown of Greensboro, NC.; his siblings, Gladys E. Talford and Dr. John Krider (Norzely); his sister-in-law Bow Birst (Larry Houpe); his mother-in-law Ella Phillips; and his stepsons, Bobby Phillips and Antoine Phillips.
