Gary Allen Rush

Gary Allen Rush, 62 of Canyon Rd, Morgantown passed away Tuesday July 27, 2010 at his residence. He was born October 29, 1947 in Fairmont, WV son of the late Allen Lindsey Rush and Naomi Haught Rush. Gary retired as a Master Electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, (IBEW) Local No. 596. Gary was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the West Virginia Grand Lodge AF and AM Morgantown Union Lodge No. 4 and Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, USA. Gary was involved in various Harley Davidson groups, as well as classic car clubs and organizations. He was an avid Mountaineer fan and loved to go camping with his family where he especially enjoyed grilling. Gary didn't do anything half-heartedly. Everyday of this life had a purpose. More than anything, he loved spending time with his grandsons. He was Methodist by faith. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Mrs. Connie Whipkey Rush; daughter Wendi Lynn Siko and husband Jason,; grandsons, Barrett Allen and Wyatt James Siko, all of Canyon Rd., Morgantown; sister Susan Levelle and husband Robin Levelle, II of Morgantown; brother Greg Rush and wife Samantha of Waynesburg, PA; mother-in-law, Betty Whipkey and companion Ed Stockett of Canyon Rd., Morgantown; sisters-in-law, Carolyn and spouse William C. McBee of Canyon Rd. and Mary Margaret and Charles D. Vincent of Shinnston, WV; nieces and nephews, Riff Hennen and wife Theresa of Wana, WV, Sarif Arnold and husband Darin of Morgantown, Ashley and Taylor Rush of Waynesburg, PA, William C. McBee, II and wife Jenn of Morgantown and Carrie Cooke and husband Trey Cooke, III of Lexington, KY. Also surviving are several great nieces and nephews and a host of cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Wendell A. Whipkey. Friends may call at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home Friday July 30, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9pm and again on Saturday from 10am until time of services at 11am with Pastor Richard Work officiating. Burial will follow at the Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made in memory of Gary to the Avery United Methodist Church 1152 Cheat Road Morgantown, WV 26508