Paul Edward Rushing

The Lord heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalms 147:3

Henderson – Paul Edward Rushing was born June 15, 1942 in Walthal County, Mississippi to the late Robert William Rushing and Willie Mae Dillon Rushing.
He entered eternal rest on the afternoon of Monday, June 21, 2021, nine months to the day/date of the passing of his precious sweetheart, Lynda. He passed this life with his family by his side.
He was a fighter and never gave up despite battling two cancers and a broken heart. He is finally healed!
Paul was a loving husband, father and Paw-Paw to his beloved family. He was married to his high school sweetheart Lynda for 60 years. Paul retired from Delta Airlines after 30 years of dedicated service.
Paul was an athlete all his life. Playing basketball, baseball, and football during his youth. He excelled at basketball and was the leading scorer and Co-Captain of Southwest Mississippi Junior College 1963 State Championship Team. While at SMJC (1961-1963) he scored 1,107 points, long before there were 3-point plays.
Following his time at SMJC he graduated from Mississippi College with a degree in Physical Education. While at Mississippi College, he was 2nd in the nation in free throw percentages for small colleges. Paul was inducted into the SMJC Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Mississippi Community and Junior College Hall of Fame in 2018.
In his later years, golf was his sport of choice and he looked forward to his “T-time.”
Paul is survived by his daughters, Tammie (Kevin) Aucoin and Melaine (Jim) Porter; grandchildren, Adam (Erinn) Aucoin, Nicole (Chad) Trahan and Brandt (Kelsey) Porter; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Addison, Madelyn, Mason, Marlee and Blake. He is also survived by siblings, Dot Teston “Sister”, Wilmon (Gail) Rushing, Rev. John (Margaret) Rushing and Carrie (Duewayne) Tullos.
He is preceded in death by his sweetheart, Lynda Ard Rushing, and his parents, Robert William Rushing and Willie Mae Dillon Rushing.
We would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Philippe Prouet, his nurse Chelsey, and the entire staff of Cancer Center of Acadiana. Even on the worst days, Dr. Prouet was a ray of sunshine for Dad!
Also, Dr. Jeremy Speeg and Staff, 8 West at LGMC and Hospice of Acadiana (Angels on Earth!) All of his many family, friends, golf buddies and especially his wonderful neighbors who have been on this journey with us and always there at a seconds notice: Tommy, Linda, Wes, Bob, Darlene, Becky, and Joe and Marybeth with Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory.
At Paul’s and family’s request, please no flowers or plants. Instead, if you feel lead to give, donate to your favorite charity or Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503. Spend a special day with a grandchild or family or treat someone to a round of golf in memory of our dear Paul.
A private service will be held at Henderson Bible Church honoring Paul’s life.
Share your condolences and words of comfort with the family of Paul Rushing by visiting www.lafuneralservices.com.
Paul Rushing and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory of Broussard (337-330-8006).
(Pd.Adv.)