Bobby Gene Rushing, 93, of Kingston, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Family Care Center in Kingston.  He was born on June 4, 1931, in Powell, Oklahoma to the late James Jesse Rushing and Joanner Smith Rushing.  Bob was raised in Powell and attended Madill Schools.  At the age of 17 he joined the United States Army serving 3 tours in Vietnam, retiring after 28 years as a Staff Sargent E6.  Bob married Waynda Lea Cooper on July 28, 1952, in De Queen, Arkansas and she preceded him in death on May 22, 2008.  He later worked at Unroyal, retiring after 20 years.  Bob was affiliated with the Church of Christ, and he enjoyed playing solitaire, working on his tractor and gardening.

Bob is survived by:

Children:                     Randall Gene Rushing and wife; Sue, Madill, Oklahoma

Lorrie Ann Gorrell and husband; Gabriel, Madill, Oklahoma

Kelly Sue Lowe and husband; Greg, Madill, Oklahoma

Jennifer Joann Rushing, Madill, Oklahoma

Grandchildren:           Skyler and Kellanie Lowe, Madill, Oklahoma

Tabatha Scasta, Madill, Oklahoma

Matt Rushing, Soldier Creek, Oklahoma

Shannon Trammell, Madill, Oklahoma

Great Grandchildren:  Reign Scasta, Cutter Scasta, Dillon Rushing, Archer Trammell and Atticus Trammell

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, 8 brothers; Henry, Jim, George, R. L., Jack, Billy Joe, Charlie and Dwain and 1 sister; Ana Mae Eldridge.

Casket Bearers:         Matt Rushing, Shannon Trammell, Gabe Gorrell, Greg Lowe, Reign Scasta,

Cutter Scasta, Wesley Eldridge

Honorary Bearers:    United States Army

Memorials may be made to the Willis/Powell Volunteer Fire Department