Kirt Daniel Rush

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Kirt Daniel Rush was called home at the age of 65. After several months of declining health, Kirt died peacefully at home with his beloved wife Angela and his children by his side.

Kirt was born on May 18, 1957, to Fred and Elsie “Faye” (Tobler) Rush in Needles, California. On June 14, 1996, he married the love of his life, Angela Marie Carson in Wappapello, Missouri.

At the age of 18 he joined the United States Navy and served as a cook for 4 years.   His unit received a meritorious commendation for outstanding performance which allowed his choice of stations. This is how an 18-year-old from Southeast Missouri got to spend four years in Hawaii.  Kirt finished his career after 20 years at Starting USA in Poplar Bluff. If you asked Kirt about his greatest accomplishments, he would have told you it was his love for our Lord and family.

Kirt is survived by his wife, Angie; five children, Michelle (Dwayne) Shelton of Qulin, Austin (Heather) Rush of Poplar Bluff, Chrystal (Ryan) Sparks, Stephanie (Shannon) Carson of Poplar Bluff and Jade Rush of Poplar Bluff; one honorary son, Samuel Kamden Whitaker; one brother, Chad (Dolly) Rush of Poplar Bluff; six grandchildren, Shea Shelton, Hayden Shelton, Aliya Tafoya, Alexander Rush, Addison Sparks and Kade Sparks.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Rush; mother, Faye Allensworth; and one brother, Jim Rush.

Family and Friends are invited to Celebration of Life for Kirt on Sunday, June 26th, 2022. The service will commence with a procession at 1:30 pm from Whiteley Park in Poplar Bluff to Trinity Baptist Church.  Funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm at the church.

Military honors and inurnment will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 10:00am at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is proud to serve the family and friends of Mr. Rush. Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com.