Willie Rushing of Rockford departed this earthly life April 24, 2023. He was July 22, 1949 in Tchula, MS the son Willie Sr and Marrie Rushing. Willie lived in Rockford since 2022 coming from Chicago. He was employed as a laborer by Stewart-Warner Manufacturing, Hart, Schafner & Marx Manufacturing. Willie was baptized at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Tchula. He graduated from Tchula Attendance Center High School and attended Saints Junior College in Lexington, MS.

Willie leaves to cherish many loving memories, four sons, Elliott Rushing, Willie Antwan Henderson, Sidney Rushing and Marcus Rushing; 10 grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Randall of Peoria, IL; a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; son, Dennis Rushing; 2 sisters, Arlean Boon and Jurie Dent Rushing and 2 brothers, James K Rushing and Early Rushing.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday May 12, 2023 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.