Rev. John Charles "Johnny" Rushing, Sr., age 70, of Atmore, AL passed away on January 28, 2021.  He was born on March 17, 1950.  He served in The United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was the former police chief of Florala, AL and Sipsey, AL and served many years in law enforcement. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Lonoke, AZ and enjoyed riding with the Wagon Train and his motorcycle.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Lois Rushing; his sister, Jean Brown and his brother, Eddie Rushing.

He is survived by his children, John Charles Rushing, Jr. of Crestview, FL, Jamie Rushing of DeFuniak Springs, FL, Tammy Rushing (Weylin) Felicilda of Crestview, FL and Sherry (Jerry) Capps of Jasper, AL; his brother, Victor Rushing and his sisters, Patricia Owsley and Deborah Baggett; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Thurl Pearson officiating.  Interment will follow at McCullough Cemetery in McCullough, AL with Military and Masonic Honors.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.