Norman Gene Rushing

Norman Gene Rushing, age 78, of Paw Paw, passed away February 26, 2016. He was born April 14, 1937 in Houston Texas to the late Henry and Jessie (Nettleton) Rushing. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Stolz) Rushing, three sons, Norman Jr. (Mary) Rushing, Leroy (Frankie) Rushing and Ronald (Tammy) Rushing, one daughter, Pamela (Javier) Roque, 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and two brothers, William and Logan Rushing. Norman was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Rushing and his sister, Lynette Rushing. Norman served 31 years in the reserves and retired from the Army as Command Sergeant Major. He was a police officer for two years with the Benton Harbor City Police Department and 10 years with the Michigan State Police. He also served as Van Buren County Clerk for four years, Court Administrator for Lincoln Park, MI, and Paw Paw Township Clerk. Norman was also a volunteer Fireman with the Paw Paw Fire Department. Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 4-6 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 W., Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, where a memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Tim Gunderson officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.