Joseph Lane Rush, 74, of Henderson passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center. A Celebration of Life Visitation was held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Shackelford Funeral Directors - Crook Avenue Chapel.
He was born in Jackson, on March 27, 1951, and grew up in Silerton, the son of the late J.L. and Alma Kate Rush.
He was a 1969 graduate of Chester County High School and then attended UT Martin and played football for the Sky Hawks.
He farmed with his father for many years. He worked at Bolivar Tannery for a time and was a Loan Officer at the Bank of Bolivar for 12 years. He then worked for Regions Bank for four years.
He was a member of the Silerton Methodist church and was an avid UT football fan.
He is survived by a daughter, Katie Brooke Rush of Knoxville; his ex-wife, Vicki Rush of Henderson; and one sister, Frances (Lee) Stack of Silerton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sarah Beth Rush; and two brothers John and Bill Rush.
